Lyon, France - Saint-Exupéry International Airport (LYS)

Lyon, France - Saint-Exupéry International Airport (LYS)

Saint-Exupéry International Airport or "Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry," formerly known as Lyon Satolas Airport is named after the French writer and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a native of Lyon. This airport is an important transport facility for the entire Rhône-Alpes region.

Location: Saint-Exupéry International Airport is located in Colombier-Saugnieu, 12 miles (20kilometers) to the east of Lyon.

Transport:

- Rail: Trains run from the airport’s TGV station and serve some 15 cities in France and northern Italy daily. For detailed information on rates and times (for trains within France), check the Official Rail Site.

- Bus: Several bus services are operated by the charter company Satobus. (tel: (04) 7268 7217; website: http://www.satobus.com). These buses connect the airport to the main cities of Rhône-Alpes (which include Chambéry and Grenoble); booking is available on their their Official Site or at their desk located in the central area of the airport.

- Taxi: A taxi station is located in front of Terminal 1. The taxis operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Services: Airport facilities include a bureau de change and a post office in the central building. Bars, restaurants and many shops are also located in the central area. This airport also features a pharmacy, baby changing room, places of worship and a 24-hour medical center.