Heraklion to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (HER–LYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,270 mi airlines 9/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GQ960
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
3:30 PM
EEST
5:45 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TO3705
TO Transavia France
73H
8:45 PM
EEST
11:00 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24350
U2 easyJet
320
9:15 PM
EEST
11:25 PM
CEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TO3704
TO Transavia France
73H
3:50 PM
CEST T1
7:55 PM
EEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24349
U2 easyJet
320
6:00 PM
CEST T1
10:00 PM
EEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ961
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
6:45 PM
CEST T1
10:40 PM
EEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33815+1
A3 Aegean
320
7:10 PM
CEST T2
11:15 PM
EEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,270 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

HER–LYS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia France, Big Sky Airlines and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,270 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–LYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TO Transavia France 5 73H 3h15
GQ Big Sky Airlines 2 32N 3h15
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – TO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GQ + TO + U2 (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to LYS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to LYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,516
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.
Metric HER→LYS JTR→LYS RHO→LYS
Distance from HER 75 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 9 3 2
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 15m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
HER: EEST · LYS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Distance & Flight Time
1,270 mi / 2,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and France are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in France without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

HER–LYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône route.
Route details
Distance1,270 mi / 2,044 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 13 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: LYS
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to LYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,270 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Big Sky Airlines, Transavia France and easyJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HER to LYS. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, TLS, BRS, CPH, TLV, RHO, ATH, PRG, LGW, CDG, BRU, FCO, TIA, MRS, MAN, CGN, AMS, DUB, DUS, FRA, LHR, BOD, MUC, BER, LTN, VIE, NTE, EDI, IST and BLQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from LYS to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JTR, RHO and ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to LYS

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are connected by nonstop service from Big Sky Airlines, Transavia France and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to LYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to LYS ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,270 miles (2,044 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santorini Island (JTR), Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).