How long is the AA8701 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 55 min. Madrid to Lyon is 911 km (566 mi).

Which terminal does AA8701 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does AA8701 have?

Also listed as AAL8701 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 8701.

Can I get compensation if AA8701 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

AA8701 Flight Status American Airlines: Madrid to Lyon (AAL8701)

American Airlines AA 8701

Landed On Time

MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 10:00
Actual: 10:21

Terminal: 4 | Gate: K95

Departure: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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LYS Lyon

Scheduled: 11:55
Actual: 11:43
Delay

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · local time CET

Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

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Landed 7h 24m ago 100%

MAD 10:21 LYS 11:43

911 km (566 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 911 km / 566 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:55 · Actual Duration: 01:22

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AA 8701 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Madrid to Lyon

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 04	MAD	LYS	10:21	11:43	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	MAD	LYS	10:17	11:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	MAD	LYS	10:25	11:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	MAD	LYS	10:06	11:50	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	MAD	LYS	10:32	12:02	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	MAD	LYS	10:15	11:39	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	MAD	LYS	10:22	11:44	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	MAD	LYS	10:38	11:57	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	MAD	LYS	10:26	11:42	Landed	Track >

American Airlines flight AA 8701 links Madrid and Lyon, 911 km (566 mi) apart, and flies daily. With 1 h 55 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 20 min, it often makes up time. Today it left 21 minutes late and still landed at 11:43, 12 minutes early.

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About AA 8701

Route: Madrid Barajas Airport MAD to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport LYS
Distance: 911 km (566 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 20 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 4

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Today's flight landed 12 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

AA 8701 FAQ

How long is the AA8701 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 55 min. Madrid to Lyon is 911 km (566 mi).
How often is AA8701 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does AA8701 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AA8701 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA8701 have?: Also listed as AAL8701 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 8701.
Can I get compensation if AA8701 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

AA8701 and Madrid MAD to Lyon LYS Flights

Flight AA8701 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the Air Nostrum operated YW1179.

Other flights departing from Madrid MAD: AA37, AF1001, YW1179, YW1211

Other flights arriving at Lyon LYS: IB1179, YW1179

All flights connecting Madrid MAD to Lyon LYS.