Flights Rome → Lyon
FCO → LYS
How long is the flight from Rome to Lyon?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 19m. 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
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 15.3/100 (medium), 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 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 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% |
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-LYS
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-LYS
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 19m. 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 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.
