Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport: an overview
Your private chauffeur transfers to and from Lyon Saint-Exupéry
Lyon Saint-Exupéry International Airport is a preferred departure point for passengers travelling to France and Europe. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is easy to reach thanks to its motorway network, railway station and Rhônexpress, which takes you to Lyon in less than half an hour. The airport has strengths that support growth for the surrounding area. The new terminal doubles the platform’s current surface area and raises airport capacity to fifteen million passengers. For all your journeys to and from this airport, AJIS, your private chauffeur in Lyon will be your partner.
Terminals at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has two terminals covering 32,767 m², with an annual processing capacity of 9,600,000 passengers taking domestic and international flights.
Banks and currency exchange
The airport has two Travelex currency exchange offices. The first is on level 1 of terminal 1 and opens every day from 07:30 to 21:00. The second is in terminal 1A and opens every day except Saturday from 05:45 to 13:45. There are also two cash machines, one in terminal 1A on level 1 and the other in terminal 2 on level 0. Both are accessible every day, at any time.
Facilities for children
Baby changing tables are available at arrivals 11 in terminal 1 and arrivals 27 in terminal 2 at any time
Shops and shopping
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has many shops in a wide range of categories, including perfumes, fashion and accessories, clothing, leather goods, watches, jewellery, delicatessen products, books, toys and newspapers.
Saint-Exupéry Airport railway station
The airport has a railway station connected to the terminals. It serves the region’s main cities and Paris. Our private chauffeur company in Lyon also serves this station with privileged access.
Dining at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
The airport’s cafés, bars and restaurants let you enjoy food and refreshments. They open every day, with several operating between 05:00 and 21:00.
Car hire counters
Various hire counters offer rental cars. Shuttles take you to these counters every six minutes during peak hours, every ten minutes at other times, and every fifteen minutes at weekends and on public holidays. Direct access is provided through three stops: the first serves Avis, Hertz and Europcar, the second National Alamo, and the last Sixt.
Medical assistance
You will find a first-aid facility in the centre’s west aisle, at the foot of the Arc building. It opens every day from 06:30 to 22:00, with medical cover provided throughout opening hours.
Communication
Internet access points are available in the multimedia areas. Fax and photocopy services are available at the main information point in the central hall, opposite the post office.
Information and assistance desks
For assistance, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has three desks: in terminal 2 departures, terminal 1 arrivals and the central hall.
Luggage
For just one euro, you can use luggage trolleys. For lost and found items, contact the relevant airline or visit the main information point in the central hall.
Facilities for travellers with disabilities
Terminal facilities for travellers with disabilities include telephone booths and toilets accessible to wheelchair users.
If you need to travel between Lyon and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, you can book online with ease. We invite you to explore all our private chauffeur services in Lyon so we can serve you even better.

