Flights Munich → Lyon
MUC → LYS
Route overview
The flight route connects Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, with Lyon. It operates using a mix of Embraer 195 and Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft to serve the highly trafficked destination city of Lyon, which sees over eight million passengers annually at its airport.
The Munich (MUC) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Lyon (LYS) heads south-west for about 585 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 9m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Lyon it is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating MUC-LYS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MUC-LYS
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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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Munich-Lyon route is about 585 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.
