Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Souda (LYS–CHQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 27m ago
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TO3730
TO Transavia France
73H
12:55 PM
CEST T1
4:55 PM
EEST
3h
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U24451
U2 easyJet
319
3:00 PM
CEST T1
7:00 PM
EEST
3h
65%
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TO3731
TO Transavia France
73H
5:40 PM
EEST
7:55 PM
CEST
3h 15m
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U24452
U2 easyJet
320
7:50 PM
EEST T1
10:05 PM
CEST
3h 15m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 55m A3GQTO → A3EKEY Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Souda flights
VIE Vienna 5h 20m MSOS → FROS Vienna (VIE) to Souda flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 21m AFBTG3 → HVU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Souda flights
OTP Otopeni 7h 15m W4 → FR Otopeni (OTP) to Souda flights
BLQ Bologna 7h 40m T7 → FR Bologna (BLQ) to Souda flights
PRG Prague 8h 5m U2 → QS Prague (PRG) to Souda flights
LGW London 8h 7m U2 → BABYU2 London (LGW) to Souda flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 10m AIENET → 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Souda flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 20m T7 → U2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Souda flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 9h 12m U2 → BYFRLS Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Souda flights
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Souda
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,218 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

LYS–CHQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia France and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,218 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LYS Routes CHQ Routes LYS Live Flights CHQ Live Flights
All flights from Souda (CHQ) Souda to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYS–CHQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TO Transavia France 2 73H 3h – – –
U2 easyJet 2 319 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – TO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TO + U2 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LYS to CHQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYS to CHQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATH ~4h 55m VIE ~5h 20m AMS ~6h 21m NTE ~6h 25m OTP ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,134
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Souda from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

Nearby airports with service to Chania International Airport.
Metric LYS→CHQ GVA→CHQ
Distance from LYS – 60 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 4 3
Flight time 3h 2h 55m
Geneva (GVA) to Souda flights
Airports within 200 miles of LYS with service to Chania International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Souda is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
LYS: CEST · CHQ: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 7:00 PM in Souda.
Distance & Flight Time
1,218 mi / 1,960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

LYS–CHQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Souda route.
Route details
Distance1,218 mi / 1,960 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LYS
Full nameLyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m
Destination: CHQ
Full nameChania International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYS to CHQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chania International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,218 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LYS to CHQ: Transavia France and easyJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Amsterdam.
Souda is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Yes, return flights from CHQ 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LYS to CHQ

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia France and easyJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LYS to CHQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYS to CHQ is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,218 miles (1,960 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).