Faro to Lyon flights
Direct and connecting flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Faro to Lyon take?
Flight time from Faro (FAO) to Lyon (LYS) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Faro to Lyon?
Airline availability for FAO to LYS changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Faro to Lyon?
Direct (nonstop) availability on FAO to LYS varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- VOLOTEA Airways5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Transavia France5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- EJU5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| VOLOTEA Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Transavia France | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| EJU | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning FAO → LYS
FAO to LYS is a short-haul route of 1,455 km (904 mi). See the return LYS → FAO route.
Alternative airports near Faro: Portimao (PRM) — 56 km, Beja (madeira) (BYJ) — 118 km.
Alternative airports near Lyon: Lyon (LYN) — 11 km, Grenoble (GNB) — 44 km, Chambery (CMF) — 62 km.