Lyon

Lyon Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS)

Location

The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) east of Lyon.

Getting to the city

Buses leave regularly for Lyon and the other main towns and cities in the Rhône-Alpes area. There is a TGV train station within walking distance of the airport with regular services to France's main cities.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside Terminal 1, 2 and the train station. Fares to Lyon cost more at night than during the day.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include left luggage, a post office, bars, restaurants, shops, a travel agency, baby-changing stations, chemist, photobooth, game area, concierge service, and a business centre with meeting rooms and secretarial services. ATMs and bureaux de change are available throughout the airport. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

Plenty of car parking is available; the farther away areas are connected to the terminal building by a free shuttle service every 10 minutes.

Website www.lyonaeroports.com

The terminals are adjacent and within walking distance of each other and are connected to the long-stay parking by a free shuttle bus.