Flights Lyon → Istanbul
LYS → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to Istanbul, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321 for shorter hauls, as well as the Airbus A330 for longer distances. The destination airport in Istanbul opened in 2018 and serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Lyon (LYS) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 1,962 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Lyon-Istanbul route is about 1,962 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
