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Lyon-Saint Exupery International Airport is located 24km (15 miles) from the city centre of Lyon. Easily accessible via the direct high-speed train lines from Marseille and Paris, its location gives travellers a wonderful opportunity to explore three of France’s most vibrant cities without having to do too much travelling.
Lyon-Saint Exupery International Airport also caters for younger travellers, providing them with “Space Games” areas to play in – a welcome distraction for parents who need to entertain energetic kids.
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport, formerly Lyon Satolas Airport, is named after French pilot and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It's an important transport hub for the Rhone-Alpes region which includes Burgundy (Bourgogne) and the westernmost parts of the Alps.
The fourth-busiest airport in France, flights to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport come from all over the globe. Passengers consistently rate the airport highly as it is modern, efficient and easy to navigate.
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Train: Passengers can board the TGV from the train station, which is connected to the main airport buildings. The TGV departs from Lyon-Saint Exupery to a number of French cities at regular intervals. Please consult the airport’s guide for more specific information.
Bus: There are regular buses into Lyon, as well as other main cities in the region.
Taxi: You can find taxis in the designated pickup area outside Terminal 1. The journey to the city centre will cost you €40-€45 before 7pm and €55-€60 after that.
Money and communications: There are six ATMs located at the entrances of both terminals, currency exchange in Le Centre, and a post office.
Luggage: Baggage services available at Lyon-Saint Exupery include a luggage check, left luggage and a dry-cleaning service. There's also a luggage-wrapping service that costs €8 per bag and is available from 6am to 8pm daily.
Conference and business: There's a range of business services, including a designated business centre, meeting rooms, secretarial services and even working lunches.
Other facilities: There are good disabled facilities, but travellers with special needs need to inform their airline before arrival of any special requests.
Wi-Fi: There are Wi-Fi zones available in the airport, but they’re not free. Ask the local staff regarding the pricing plans. There's also a multimedia lounge with Internet stations.
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