Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Spata-Artemida (LYS–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
V72018
V7 Volotea
320
6:30 AM
CET T2
10:20 AM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24445
U2 easyJet
320
7:00 AM
CET T1
10:45 AM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24393
U2 easyJet
320
7:00 AM
CET T1
10:45 AM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33803
A3 Aegean
320
7:30 AM
CET T2
11:20 AM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ925
GQ SKY express
32N
10:20 AM
CET T1
2:00 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ924
GQ SKY express
32N
7:20 AM
EET T2
9:20 AM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24446
U2 easyJet
319
11:30 AM
EET
1:40 PM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24394
U2 easyJet
320
11:35 AM
EET T1
1:45 PM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33802
A3 Aegean
320
12:00 PM
EET
2:00 PM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Spata-Artemida
4 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

LYS–ATH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Volotea and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYS–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 4 320 2h50 Star Alliance
V7 Volotea 4 320 2h50
U2 easyJet 3 320 2h45
GQ SKY express 2 32N 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3, U2, V7
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GQ + U2 + V7 (9 flights/wk, 69%)
Star Alliance: A3 (4 flights/wk, 31%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LYS to ATH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYS to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,809
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 Spata-Artemida from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

Nearby airports with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Metric LYS→ATH GVA→ATH
Distance from LYS 60 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights 13 29
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of LYS with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
LYS: CET · ATH: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

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

Getting from ATH

Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.

Spata-Artemida Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.

Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.

LYS–ATH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights13 out / 9 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: LYS
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYS to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,106 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, SKY express, easyJet and Volotea.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LYS to ATH. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLR, SXB, MAN, BRU, LGW, MRS, BUD, VCE, NCE, BCN, FCO, ARN, FRA, PRG, AMM, DXB, AMS, LTN, MUC, HER, CDG, DUS, AGP, CPH, OTP, VIE, YYZ, IST, DUB, LHR, KUT, LIS, MAD, YUL, SSH, TLV, BOD, SAW, RAK, NAP, EDI, BEY and BRS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Yes, return flights from ATH to LYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GVA. 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 LYS to ATH

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, SKY express, easyJet and Volotea. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LYS to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYS to ATH ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).