Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Spata-Artemida (LYS–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LYS–ATH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Big Sky Airlines and Transavia France lead the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 7 | 320 | 2h36 | – | – | – |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 2 | 32N | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| TO Transavia France | 2 | 73H | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
| Metric | LYS→ATH | GVA→ATH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LYS | – | 60 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 40 |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 32m |
Travel Essentials
LYS: CEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LYS to ATH
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Big Sky Airlines, Transavia France and easyJet. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LYS to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LYS to ATH ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).