Montreal to Lyon flights
Direct and connecting flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Montreal to Lyon take?
Flight time from Montreal (YUL) 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 Montreal to Lyon?
Airline availability for YUL 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 Montreal to Lyon?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YUL 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.
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Transat5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Transat | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning YUL → LYS
YUL to LYS is a long-haul route of 5,866 km (3,645 mi). See the return LYS → YUL route.
Alternative airports near Montreal: Montreal (YHU) — 26 km, Montreal (YMX) — 33 km, St. Jean (YJN) — 41 km.
Alternative airports near Lyon: Lyon (LYN) — 11 km, Grenoble (GNB) — 44 km, Chambery (CMF) — 62 km.