Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located approximately 25 km from the center of Lyon.
The airport in Lyon was opened in 1975. On the centenary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's birth, the airport was named after this aviation pioneer and writer. Previously, it was known as Lyon Satolas.
Transfer from the airport
Lyon Airport (LYS) offers convenient access to the city center:
Express Tram
The Rhônexpress high-speed streetcar is located about a 2-minute walk from Terminals 1 and 2, running every 15-30 minutes. The streetcar stops at several stations within the center of Lyon, and travel time is about 30 minutes.
By Bus + Tram
You can take bus line 47 towards Meyzieu Zi and get off at the last stop, then transfer to Tram T3.
Train Station
Planning to travel to further corners of France? A few minutes' walk from Lyon Airport is the train station, from which trains leave for major cities in France.
Amenities for travellers
The airport in Lyon offers a range of amenities for passengers, including:
- Numerous bars and restaurants
- Information desks
- Branded stores and duty-free shops
- ATMs and currency exchange points
- Free Wi-Fi
- Children's play area
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