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LYS Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) serves Lyon, about 18 km east of Lyon. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALYS
ICAOLFLL
ServesLyon
From centre18 km
Non-stop77
Airlines39
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation250 m

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The airport in numbers

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8.6M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 12M in 2019.

Passengers / year
8.6M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
12M
in 2019
Elevation
250 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1980–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lyon

The airport is about 18 km east of Lyon, about 38 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €33–€52.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~38 min€33–€52
Private transfer~38 minfixed upfront
Car rental~38 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€33–€52 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Lyon ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Non-stop flights to about 77 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Airlinair · easyJet · Air France · Air Algerie · Transavia France · Iberia Airlines · Alitalia · Vueling Airlines · Aigle Azur · Nouvel Air Tunisie

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Lyon shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to the centre of Lyon?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 18 km east of Lyon, about 38 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lyon?
Roughly €33–€52 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lyon?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
About 77 destinations, including Ajaccio, Rome, Brussels, Bastia. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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