Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, FR 🇫🇷 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

LFLL

IATA

LYS

Elevation

821 ft

Region

FR-ARA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: LFLL

Local Code: Not available

Location: 45.725996° N, 5.090139° E

Continent: EU

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Satolas

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External Links

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Airport Authority
Public Transportation
Rhônexpress Tram TCL - Lyon Public Transport (Bus, Metro) Flixbus
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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
17L/35R 8760 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted
17R/35L 13124 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/D Lyon approach 136.075 MHz
ATIS ATIS 126.175 MHz
GND GND 121.825 MHz
PFLT PREFLIGHT 121.65 MHz
TWR TWR 120.45 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025
Taxis

Official taxis are available 24/7 at dedicated ranks outside Terminals 1, 2, and the TGV station. The trip to Lyon city center takes about 30-40 minutes and costs approximately €55-€75, depending on traffic and time of day. Ride-sharing services like Uber are also available for pickup at designated zones.

Rental Cars

Major car rental agencies (including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt) have desks located in a dedicated facility connected to the terminals. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance for better rates and availability. A valid driver's license and credit card are required for rental.

Public Transportation

The main option is the Rhônexpress, a dedicated express tram that connects the airport to Lyon Part-Dieu station in under 30 minutes, running every 15-30 minutes. The airport also has its own high-speed train station (Gare de Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV) for direct connections to other major cities in France and Europe. Long-distance buses (like Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus) also operate from the airport.

Nearby Airports

Lyon Bron Airport
LYN • LFLY
Chassieu, Lyon, FR
Medium Airport
~11 km away
Frontonas Airfield
FR-1025
Frontonas, Isère, FR
Small Airport
~12 km away
Leyrieu Airfield
FR-1062
Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, Isère, FR
Small Airport
~13 km away
Lyon Louis Pradel Hospital Heliport
FR-1160
Bron, Lyon, FR
Heliport
~15 km away
Lyon Corbas Airfield
LFHJ
Corbas, FR
Small Airport
~16 km away
Lyon Edouard Herriot Hospital Heliport
FR-0227
Lyon, FR
Heliport
~16 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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About to be privatised Posted by david on November 10, 2016

Several French airports are going to be run by private operators, including this one:

http://mobile.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2016/11/10/privatisation-de-l-aeroport-de-lyon-le-consortium-mene-par-vinci-finalise-l-acquisition_5028763_3234.html

re: frequencies Posted by david on December 29, 2011

Merci de votre avis. J'ai changé le fréquence A/D. Qu'est-ce que c'est un "arrivée hub"? J'en ai jamais entendu, mais je ne connais pas bien la términologie française.

frequencies Posted by on December 11, 2011

Good morning,
Dans la page des fréquences attribuées, il semble que l'A/D (approach) soit 136.075 Mhz et que 120.225 correspond au guidage radar lors des arrivées HUB (n'est pas ouvert constamment, seulement lors des arrivées hub).