Flights Lyon → Rome
LYS → FCO
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to Rome, operating with a mix of Canadair Regional Jet 1000 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Rome opened in 1947 and currently serves over 51 million passengers annually.
The Lyon (LYS) → Rome (FCO) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Rome: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO) heads south-east for about 721 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 19m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Rome it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating LYS-FCO
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-FCO
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 3 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, easyJet.
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The Lyon-Rome route is about 721 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.
