Distance From Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, HER - LYS Distance

The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 1271 miles or 2045 kilometers or 1104 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Heraklion ( Greece ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Lyon takes around 2 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 2 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HER - LYS

Kilometers		2045 km
Statute Miles		1271 miles
Nautical Miles		1104 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 55 minutes

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - HER to LYS Flight Path

Location of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Heraklion, Greece and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HER - LYS

Time difference between Heraklion (Greece) and Lyon (France) is 1 Hours.
Lyon time is 1 Hours behind Heraklion.

Location	Local Time
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 22:39:45 EET
Lyon (France)	2025-12-16, 21:39:45 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece

Destination

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) Lyon, France