Flights Lyon → Zurich
LYS → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to Zurich, operating with an Avro RJ100 aircraft. The destination airport in Zurich opened in 1948 and currently serves over thirty-one million passengers annually.
The Lyon (LYS) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-east for about 327 km, a flight time of roughly 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LYS-ZRH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LYS-ZRH
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: Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Lyon-Zurich route is about 327 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.
