Flights Vienna → Lyon
VIE → LYS
Route overview
The flight route connects Vienna to Lyon, operating with aircraft such as the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q and Fokker 70. The destination airport in Lyon sees approximately 8,558,341 passengers per year, indicating a significant volume of air traffic.
The Vienna (VIE) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Air France, Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (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 Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Vienna (VIE) to Lyon (LYS) heads west for about 910 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 85% | 12 min | 3.5% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating VIE-LYS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about VIE-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 2 airlines: Air France, Austrian Airlines.
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The Vienna-Lyon route is about 910 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.
