Flights Lyon → Rome
LYS → FCO
How long is the flight from Lyon to Rome?
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO) takes about 1h 19m. 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 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 15.7/100 (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 3.2 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 3.2 min (atfm); 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% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating LYS-FCO
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-FCO
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO) takes about 1h 19m. 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 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.
