Flights Malta → Lyon
MLA → LYS
How long is the flight from Malta to Lyon?
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 2h 7m. 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 Malta with Lyon, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Lyon sees over eight million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Malta (MLA) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lyon the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Lyon (LYS) heads north-west for about 1,352 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Lyon it is 3.2 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% |
Airlines operating MLA-LYS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MLA-LYS
The flight from Malta (MLA) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 2h 7m. 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: Air France.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Lyon, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Malta-Lyon route is about 1,352 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.
