AMS to LYS Turbulence Forecast
Is the Amsterdam to Lyon flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Amsterdam · Lyon · 1h 40m
⚠️ Light turbulence today
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for AMS–LYS
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About the AMS–LYS route
The Amsterdam to Lyon route is a short European hop covering just 567 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 35,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by KLM, Air France on Embraer 190 · Airbus A320 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 567 miles (493 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Turbulence levels on AMS–LYS
What to expect at each phase of the flight
SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible
Best time to fly AMS–LYS
Turbulence by month
Best seat on AMS–LYS
Embraer 190 (100 seats)
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Full forecast, live map & seat recommendations
Passenger Reports
The 1h 40m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · November
A few bumpy patches over the Alps, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · November
Some light chop over the channel — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.
Regular traveler · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amsterdam to Lyon flight turbulent?
The AMS–LYS route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 16/100.
When is turbulence worst on AMS to LYS?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on AMS to LYS?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Embraer 190 (100 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 8–14. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from AMS to LYS?
The AMS to LYS flight takes approximately 1h 40m, covering 567 miles (493 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly AMS to LYS?
The main airlines operating this route are KLM, Air France, flying Embraer 190 · Airbus A320 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data
