Flights Lyon → London
LYS → LHR
How long is the flight from Lyon to London?
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 15.7/100 (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 3.2 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 3.2 min (atfm); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LYS-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-LHR
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 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.
