Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (IATA: LYS, ICAO: LFLL) serves Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, FR. It has 272 scheduled routes to 150 destinations in 47 countries, operated by 80 airlines.
- Efficiency and Fluidity: The airport is often described as "very efficient and fluid," with security processing being "really fast" at times.
- Cleanliness: Travelers have rated the airport's cleanliness highly, with scores of 9.0/10 and 8.0/10 in different reviews.
- Amenities: LYS offers various amenities including TSA PreCheck and Clear for expedited security, lounges, dining, shopping, currency exchange, and free WiFi.
- Security Wait Times (at times): Current wait times can be as low as approximately 7 minutes for security. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
- Lounge Availability: The Air France lounge has been noted as "desperately closed" in some reviews.
- Terminal Layout Complexity: The layout of gates and which airlines use which terminals can be complex, especially with different parts of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 being used for various flights and airlines.
- Immigration for Non-EU Citizens: While overall immigration times can be around 7 minutes, queues for Non-EU Citizens are typically 40-60% slower than for EU/EEA Citizens.
- Sources researched: flightradar24.com, flightqueue.com, flight-report.com, flyertalk.com, indepartures.com*
Bottom line: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport provides a generally positive experience for travelers, particularly regarding efficiency and cleanliness, though international travelers and those seeking lounge access should plan accordingly.
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150 nonstop destinations · 80 airlines.
Airlines at LYS
80 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) offers 272 flight routes operated by 80 airlines. Major carriers include easyJet, Transavia France, Volotea and others. Popular destinations from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan).
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Common questions about LYS
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from LYS?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 272 scheduled routes to 150 destinations in 47 countries, operated by 80 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
80 carriers operate scheduled departures, including easyJet, Transavia France, Volotea.
Where is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport located?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is located in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, FR, at an elevation of 821 ft. Its IATA code is LYS and ICAO code is LFLL.