--- iata: LYS name: Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport city: Lyon country: France lastUpdated: '2026-08-30' officialWebsite: 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en' sources: - 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en' - 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/actualites/fermeture-T2-2026' - 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/informations-pratiques/bienvenue-laeroport' - 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/lyon-airport-to-city-center-transport' - 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/access-transports/railway-station' - 'https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/services/taxi' - 'https://store.lyonaeroports.com/offres-salons-lounges' - >- https://ecouteclient.lyonaeroports.com/hc/fr/articles/25093226460049-O%C3%B9-peut-on-trouver-des-points-d-eau-%C3%A0-l-a%C3%A9roport - 'https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en_GB/all-our-prices' - 'https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en_GB/station-access' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/france/lyon-saint-exupery/lys2d-alpage - >- https://www.tcl.fr/assistance/le-reseau-tcl/comment-se-rendre-a-laeroport-de-lyon-saint-exupery - >- https://www.tcl.fr/sites/default/files/2026-07/Guide_Tarifaire_TCL_Mai_2026.pdf - 'https://www.aeroport.fr/view-statistiques/lyon-saint-exupery' - >- https://www.aeroport.fr/uploads/documents/telecharger-le-rapport-complet.pdf?v12.2= - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyon%E2%80%93Saint-Exup%C3%A9ry_Airport' - >- https://airserviceone.com/air-service-one-bitesize-analysis-of-the-day-2nd-april-2026-lyon-airport-2010-2025/ quickFacts: - >- ~20–25 km east of Lyon centre in Colombier-Saugnieu (Rhône); IATA LYS / ICAO LFLL; operated by Aéroports de Lyon (VINCI Airports consortium) - >- 10,709,883 passengers in 2025 (+2.4% vs 2024; −8.8% vs 2019) — France’s 5th busiest airport (UAF); 90,575 commercial movements; 52,935 t air cargo - >- Terminal 2 closed to the public since 1 Apr 2026 for works — all flights, shops, and services are in Terminal 1 only (gates B / C / D) - >- Rhônexpress tram to Lyon Part-Dieu in ~29 min (online one-way €16; 12–25 €10.50; under-12 free); Calatrava TGV station linked by covered walkway / travelator - >- Airport lounges: Salon Confluence (Schengen) and Salon Mont Blanc (non-Schengen) — online adult entry from €33.90; Priority Pass is a €23 Alpage restaurant credit, not a lounge - >- Free ZenLine security time slot (T1) or paid Coupe-File from €8.90; classic EU 100 ml liquids still apply (no published cabin-liquids waiver) bentoTips: - label: Transport title: Rhônexpress — or TCL T3 + bus 47 to save detail: >- Rhônexpress runs Part-Dieu Villette ↔ Lyon–Saint-Exupéry TGV station in about 29 minutes (every 15 min daytime; every 30 min ~04:25–06:00 and 21:00–00:00). Online adult one-way €16 / return €28; machines €17.10 / €29.80; ages 12–25 €10.50 / €19.90; under-12 free. With a same-day TGV ticket calling at Lyon St-Exupéry, the “train connection” Rhônexpress fare is €10.50 one-way. Cheaper but slower: TCL tram T3 to Meyzieu ZI, then bus 47 to Aéroport Saint-Exupéry — needs a TCL “toutes zones” (incl. zone externe) ticket at €3.70 (May 2026 tariff guide). Official taxi estimates: Part-Dieu ~€67 day / ~€90 night (19:00–07:00 + Sundays / holidays). summary: Rhônexpress ~29 min / €16 online; TCL T3+47 ~€3.70 if you have time. category: timing - label: Security title: Book free ZenLine — still pack 100 ml detail: >- Airport guidance: arrive 2–2.5 h early for France/Europe, ~3 h for outside Europe. Book a free ZenLine security slot for Terminal 1, or buy Coupe-File priority from €8.90. CT/EDS trials exist on some lanes, but Lyon has not published a cabin-liquids waiver — pack ≤100 ml containers in one transparent 1 L bag and expect electronics out unless a lane signage says otherwise. Non-Schengen passport control is upstairs toward gates C/D; PARAFE e-gates speed eligible EU/EEA/CH/UK biometrics when open. summary: Free ZenLine slots help; assume classic liquid rules on the day. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: Match Confluence vs Mont Blanc to your destination detail: >- Both airport lounges sit airside in Terminal 1 around Place des Lumières. Salon Confluence (Schengen; near gate B05, level 0) typically opens from ~04:15–04:30 and closes between ~19:00 and 21:00 depending on weekday. Salon Mont Blanc (non-Schengen; gate C level 1, after border police) opens ~08:30 and closes ~19:30–21:45. Online adult entry from €33.90 / child 2–12 €14.90 (under-2 free; tickets valid 12 months); pack with Coupe-File €37.90. Food, soft drinks, alcohol, unlimited Wi-Fi; showers temporarily unavailable (airport store). Priority Pass / Mastercard Lounge Key at LYS is Alpage restaurant (food court, 05:00–21:00) — €23 bill credit per visit, not lounge entry. summary: Paid airport lounges by Schengen/non-Schengen; PP is Alpage only. category: status - label: Food title: Refill at Place des Lumières — or buy before security detail: >- Official customer-care FAQ: drinking fountains are available in Terminals 1 and 2 areas and on Place des Lumières; toilet tap water is also potable. With T2 closed, plan refills around Place des Lumières / T1 airside. For sealed bottles, buy landside before screening or airside at cafés such as Starbucks, Confluences Café, or Délices de Lyon. Alpage (Priority Pass credit) sits in the T1 food court with tarmac/Alps views. summary: Free fountains on Place des Lumières; buy sealed bottles landside. category: food lounges: - name: Salon Confluence hours: >- Typically ~04:15/04:30–19:00/21:00 depending on weekday (confirm on store.lyonaeroports.com day of travel) access: - Paid day pass (online from €33.90 adult / €14.90 child 2–12) - Coupe-File + lounge pack (online from €37.90) - Annual Coupe-File & Salon subscription (airport store) bestFor: - Schengen departures from Terminal 1 - Early morning AF / easyJet / LH feeders - Quiet seat and buffet before security queues clear summary: >- Airport-operated Schengen lounge on Place des Lumières (level 0, near gate B05) after security. Hot/cold catering, alcoholic and soft drinks, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi. Ticket is non-nominative and valid 12 months from online purchase. Showers temporarily unavailable. Does not accept Priority Pass — PP holders use Alpage restaurant credit instead. verdict: worth-it terminal: 'Terminal 1 airside — Place des Lumières (Schengen, near B05)' amenities: - Hot and cold buffet / catering - Soft drinks / beer / wine / spirits - Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi - Work seating - Flight information - name: Salon Mont Blanc hours: >- Typically ~08:30–19:30/21:45 depending on weekday (confirm on store.lyonaeroports.com day of travel) access: - Paid day pass (online from €33.90 adult / €14.90 child 2–12) - Coupe-File + lounge pack (online from €37.90) - Annual Coupe-File & Salon subscription (airport store) bestFor: - 'Non-Schengen departures (UK, North Africa, long-haul)' - After passport control near gate C - Afternoon / evening banks when Confluence is the wrong zone summary: >- Airport-operated non-Schengen lounge upstairs at boarding gate C (Place des Lumières), after Police aux Frontières. Same paid-entry catalogue as Confluence; your ticket only admits the lounge that matches your destination. Opens later than Confluence (~08:30) — early non-Schengen departures may miss it. Showers temporarily unavailable. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 airside — Gate C level 1 (non-Schengen) amenities: - Hot and cold buffet / catering - Soft drinks / beer / wine / spirits - Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi - Quiet seating - Flight information - name: Alpage (Priority Pass restaurant) hours: '05:00-21:00 daily' access: - Priority Pass (€23 food/drink credit per visit) - LoungeKey / Mastercard lounge programme (€23 credit) - Walk-in dining (pay full bill) bestFor: - Priority Pass holders who cannot access Confluence/Mont Blanc - Light meal with tarmac / Alps views - When lounges are closed or wrong Schengen zone summary: >- Alpine-inspired gastronomic bar / restaurant in the Terminal 1 airside food court — not a lounge. Priority Pass and affiliated programmes give €23 off a single meal/drinks bill per registered person (boarding pass required; remaining balance paid by guest). Seating can fill; access is at the restaurant’s discretion. Open 05:00–21:00. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 airside — Food Court (Place des Lumières area) amenities: - Full restaurant menu - Soft drinks / beer / wine / spirits - Tarmac / Alps views - Wi-Fi waterOptions: - kind: free name: Place des Lumières / Terminal 1 drinking fountains zone: airside summary: >- Official Lyon Aéroport FAQ: drinking fountains in Terminals 1 and 2 and on Place des Lumières; toilet tap water is also potable. With T2 closed, use T1 / Place des Lumières airside fountains after security. location: Terminal 1 airside — Place des Lumières and terminal fountain points terminal: Terminal 1 isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: purchase name: Landside bottled water (cafés / shops before security) zone: landside price: Typically ~€2–€4 for 0.5 L summary: >- Buy a sealed bottle before screening if you prefer not to rely on fountains, or if you empty liquids at security — landside shops and cafés in Terminal 1 public areas. location: Terminal 1 public hall / check-in level shops and cafés terminal: Terminal 1 - kind: purchase name: Airside cafés (Starbucks / Confluences Café / Délices de Lyon) zone: airside price: Typically ~€2.50–€4.50 for 0.5 L summary: >- After security, sealed bottles at major T1 F&B outlets if fountains are busy or you want water for the flight. Alpage also sells drinks (PP holders can apply the €23 credit). location: Terminal 1 airside food court and Place des Lumières outlets terminal: Terminal 1 airportistScore: 7.7 slug: lys region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/lys](/airports/lys). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/lys) - [Lounge directory](/airports/lys/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) Lyon, France · Europe Strong regional hub with a rare on-airport TGV station and a fast Rhônexpress to Part-Dieu, tempered by Terminal 2 closure crowding everything into T1, classic 100 ml security, and Priority Pass that only credits a restaurant. ## Airportist Score **7.7 / 10** - Comfort: 7.5 - Navigation: 7.4 - Food: 7.3 - Transport: 8.6 - Disruption resilience: 7.2 ## At a glance - Passengers: 10.7M (2025) - Terminals: 1 active (T2 closed Apr 2026) - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Rail+air connections via the Calatrava TGV station - Schengen business hops with a paid Confluence lounge - Alps ski transfers and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes leisure - Budget city access via TCL T3 + bus 47 ## Watch out for - Terminal 2 closed — all airlines and queues funnel through T1 - Priority Pass is Alpage €23 restaurant credit, not lounge entry - Classic EU 100 ml liquids still apply (no published waiver) - Salon Mont Blanc opens ~08:30 — early non-Schengen flights miss it ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/lys/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/lys/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/lys/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/lys/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/lys/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/lys/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/lys/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/lys/reviews.md)