Flights Lyon → Zurich
LYS → ZRH
How long is the flight from Lyon to Zurich?
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 50 min. 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 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 17.8/100 (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 3.2 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 3.2 min (atfm); 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) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating LYS-ZRH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LYS-ZRH
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 50 min. 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 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.
