Flights Lyon → London
LYS → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to London, operated by an Airbus A319. The destination airport serves approximately 83,884,572 passengers annually, indicating a high volume of air traffic and significant connectivity for travelers.
The Lyon (LYS) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 758 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LYS-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-LHR
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Lyon-London route is about 758 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
