Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Lyon Airport (LYS) to hotels, apartments and offices in central Lyon, Vieux Lyon, Part-Dieu and Confluence, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Lyon takes you from Saint-Exupéry to hotels and apartments on the Presqu'île between Bellecour and the Opéra, in Vieux Lyon and the Croix-Rousse, to Part-Dieu station and its business district, to Confluence, and to the Eurexpo exhibition center.
Lyon airport transfers start in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall, where all flights now arrive, and your driver waits there with a name sign after baggage claim and customs. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you choose the vehicle for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with skis and luggage.
Each Lyon airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or office in Lyon or Villeurbanne, to Part-Dieu or Perrache station, or to your stand at Eurexpo. Going on to Annecy, Grenoble, Geneva or the ski resorts of the Alps? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Lyon airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared coach that stops at other hotels on the way. It leaves as soon as you are through arrivals, with room for suitcases, skis and boot bags, and suits families, business travelers heading to Part-Dieu or Eurexpo, and groups traveling together.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is the main airport for Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in Colombier-Saugnieu, southeast of the city. Since 1 April 2026 all flights use Terminal 1, including its satellite with the D gates; Terminal 2 has closed and no reopening date has been announced, so there is one arrivals hall.
Flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. From outside the Schengen area, including the UK, North Africa and Canada, you pass border police before baggage claim, where EU, EEA and Swiss citizens with biometric passports can often use the PARAFE automated gates. Skis and other large sports equipment usually come out at a separate oversized-baggage point. After customs you come out into the Terminal 1 arrivals hall, where pre-booked drivers meet passengers.
France is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. It uses the euro.
Schengen entry. France is in the Schengen area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
One terminal for now. Terminal 2 has been closed since April 2026, so every flight arrives at Terminal 1, even if an older booking or website still shows Terminal 2.
Vieux Lyon streets. Many streets in Vieux Lyon and on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse are narrow or pedestrian, so give your full address; your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
Euro and cards. France uses the euro, and cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At LYS
Meet in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall
All flights currently arrive at Terminal 1. Your driver meets you in the public arrivals hall after baggage claim and customs.
At LYS
Skis and large luggage
If you are travelling with skis or other bulky equipment, collect it from the oversized-baggage point before you head out to meet your driver.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
LYS Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel LYS
From where you're staying back to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.
Round trip
LYS Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Passport
Carry a valid passport, or a national ID card if you are an EU citizen, and check visa rules before you fly.
Entry/Exit System
Non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a facial photo at the border on their first entry, which can add time.
Currency
France uses the euro; cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere.
Unofficial drivers
Turn down ride offers inside the terminal and use only the official taxi rank or your booked transfer.
Winter weather
In ski season, roads to the Alps can be slowed by snow, so allow extra time for the onward journey.
Local time
Lyon is on Central European Time (UTC+1), and UTC+2 from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the Terminal 1 arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim and customs. All flights currently arrive at Terminal 1. If you have skis or other bulky equipment, collect it from the oversized-baggage point first.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is in Colombier-Saugnieu, about 20 km (12 miles) southeast of Lyon city center.
No. Terminal 2 closed on 1 April 2026 and all flights moved to Terminal 1, including the satellite with the D gates. No reopening date has been announced, so your driver meets you at Terminal 1.
Yes. We drive you straight to Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache. Give us your train time when you book, so the pickup leaves a comfortable margin.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and apartments on the Presqu'île, around Place Bellecour and the Opéra, and in Vieux Lyon across the Saône. Where a street is pedestrian, your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.
Yes. Eurexpo, Lyon's exhibition center, is in Chassieu on the east side of the city. Give the hall or entrance you need when you book, and we drive you to the gate.
Annecy and Grenoble are in the French Alps, and Geneva is across the border in Switzerland. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Tignes, Val d'Isère and Val Thorens are high in the Alps of Savoie, and in winter snow can slow the mountain roads. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Yes. Give the full street address, the apartment number and any entrance or door code details, so your driver can drop you at the right door.
Yes. The Rhônexpress tram runs from the airport to Lyon Part-Dieu, and the airport's own TGV station has direct high-speed trains to Paris and Marseille. A private transfer is easier with luggage or skis, for addresses away from Part-Dieu, or when you would rather go door to door.
France is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks, and arrivals from outside it go through border police. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver at Lyon Airport waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is cancelled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, apartment or office. Give your flight number and departure time so the pickup is set for check-in and security at Terminal 1.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from LYS; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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