Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to London (LYS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LYS–LGW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, British Airways and SkyGreece Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 446 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 14 | 319, 320 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
| Metric | LYS→LGW | GNB→LGW | CMF→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LYS | – | 28 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
LYS: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 5:00 PM in London.
French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
LYS–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LYS to LGW
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, easyJet and SkyGreece Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LYS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LYS to LGW ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 446 miles (717 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BES. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grenoble (GNB), Chambéry (CMF) and Geneva (GVA).