Montréal to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (YUL–LYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,645 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 2m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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AC876+3
AC Air Canada
333
8:27 PM
EDT
9:48 AM+1
CEST
7h 21m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
UA8111
UA United
788
10:30 PM
EDT Red-eye
11:40 AM+1
CEST
7h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
TS574
TS Air Transat
332
11:25 PM
EDT Red-eye
12:35 PM+1
CEST
7h 10m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
SN9625cs
SN Brussels Airlines
333
12:40 PM
CEST T1
4:05 PM
EDT
8h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
TS575+1
TS Air Transat
332
2:05 PM
CEST T1
4:15 PM
EDT
8h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
PD7575cs
PD Porter Airlines
332
2:05 PM
CEST T1
4:15 PM
EDT
8h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AC877+1
AC Air Canada
32Q
2:44 PM
CEST T1
4:31 PM
EDT
7h 47m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 8h 40m A3ACAF → AFARAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
BOD Bordeaux 8h 51m TSWS → AFU2 Bordeaux (BOD) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
LHR London 9h 13m A3ACAY → B6BACX London (LHR) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
NTE Nantes 9h 25m ACPDTS → AFU2 Nantes (NTE) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 9h 30m ACOSSN → AF Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
BCN Barcelona 9h 46m ACTS → IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 50m A3ACLH → AIENET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h ACKL → AFBTG3 Amsterdam (AMS) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
TLS Toulouse/Blagnac 10h 15m ACTS → AFU2 Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
CMN Casablanca 10h 15m ACAT → 3OAT Casablanca (CMN) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
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Montréal to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,645 mi 7h 10m nonstop +6h ahead

YUL–LYS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 3,645 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YUL Routes LYS Routes YUL Live Flights LYS Live Flights YUL Delays
All flights from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Montréal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–LYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: UA 7 333 7h21 78% Star Alliance UA
TS Air Transat Also: PD 7 332 7h10 78% – PD
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – TS
333 Airbus A330-300 – AC
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: TS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YUL to LYS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to LYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CDG ~8h 40m BOD ~8h 51m LHR ~9h 13m NTE ~9h 25m NCE ~9h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,997
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → LYS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
LYS → YUL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône is 6 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · LYS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Distance & Flight Time
3,645 mi / 5,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. French overseas territories have separate entry rules and are not part of the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–LYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône route.
Route details
Distance3,645 mi / 5,866 km
Flight time7h 10m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: LYS
Full nameLyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to LYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport take about 7h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,645 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YUL to LYS: Air Canada and Air Transat.
This route has daily 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 Charles de Gaulle, Bordeaux–Mérignac and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LYS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône is 6 hours ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from LYS to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to LYS

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YUL to LYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to LYS is about 7 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,645 miles (5,866 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Bordeaux–Mérignac and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.