Lyon
Fly to the capital of gastronomy in record time. Skip the long drive and land directly near the city center for business or leisure.
Lyon is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of France, its Renaissance old town and the Fourvière hill overlooking the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. It's also a major business centre in its own right, and the drive down from the Alps or up from Geneva can eat a full working day. The helicopter lands at Lyon-Saint Exupéry and connects onward by chauffeur into the city centre, making a lunch at one of the city's bouchons or a meeting in the Part-Dieu district a realistic same-day trip from the mountains or the Riviera.
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Helicopter vs Car
Lyon sits between the Alps and the Riviera — the flight turns a half-day drive into a short hop.
Lyon – Genève
Lyon – Annecy
Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS / LFLL) is one of France's major regional airports, with a general-aviation apron and quick chauffeured access into the city centre.
Lyon Airport Information
Type
International airport / Aéroport international
Altitude
250 m / 821 ft
IATA / ICAO Code
LYS / LFLL
Phone
+33 4 72 22 74 20
Coordinates
45°43′32″N, 5°04′52″E
Facilities
General aviation, customs & immigration
On-site Services
Chauffeur transfer to Vieux Lyon and Part-Dieu
Frequently Asked Questions
Why fly to Lyon?
France's gastronomic capital, a UNESCO-listed old town, and a major business hub between the Alps and the Riviera.
Highlights
Vieux Lyon
The UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarter, with its traboules (secret passageways between buildings), inner courtyards and colourful façades along the Saône.
Fourvière
The 'praying hill' is crowned by its basilica and Roman theatres. From the esplanade, the view takes in the whole city and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.
Lyon bouchons
These traditional bistros embody Lyon's cuisine: quenelles, brioche sausage and tablier de sapeur, in a convivial setting. Lyon is France's capital of gastronomy.
