Flights Rome → Lyon
FCO → LYS
Route overview
This flight route connects Rome with Lyon, using a mix of Canadair Regional Jet 1000 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The departure point in Rome, from an airport established since 1947, serves as a gateway to the bustling destination city of Lyon, which is serviced by an airport handling over eight million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.5/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Lyon (LYS) heads north-west for about 721 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 19m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-LYS
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-LYS
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 Rome-Lyon 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.
