Istanbul → Lyon Turbulence Forecast
General route view · SAW → LYS
Page updated: 25 Oct, 03:54 UTC
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What the air is usually like on this route
Istanbul to Lyon is about 2,023 km and usually takes around 3h 30m in the air. The track it follows runs over the Balkans, the Alps, and Western Europe.
Air lifting over the Alps can raise brief, light ripples at cruise; crews know these spots well and the movement stays gentle. Over the Balkans and Western Europe the air is usually calm and settled. This track threads jet-stream latitudes, so in winter you may feel a few minutes of light, choppy air high up; summer usually rides calmer.
For most of a flight this length you are at a steady cruise above the weather, where the ride is smooth; the livelier moments, if any, are short.
Route facts
- About 2,023 km; typical flight time 3h 30m.
- Aircraft on this route typically cruise around 11 km (FL340), above most weather.
- The path crosses the Balkans, the Alps and Western Europe.
- The route crosses jet-stream latitudes; occasional brief, light chop is normal and not a safety concern.
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