Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Warsaw (LYS–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LYS–WAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 844 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 3 | 7M8 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
| Metric | LYS→WAW | GNB→WAW | GVA→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LYS | – | 28 mi | 60 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LYS: CEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw.
Both France and Poland are EU and Schengen member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Poland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
LYS–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LYS to WAW
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LYS to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LYS to WAW ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grenoble (GNB) and Geneva (GVA).