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Lyon is an important city of France and it is located on the intersection routes between Paris and Marseille. Lyon hosts the headquarters of major institutions such as UNESCO World Heritage List and Interpol.

Urban transportation is provided by train, metro, bus or taxi. Transportation cards are sold for use in public transportation vehicles. You cannot travel without having these cards that are available as one-way, daily and two-day cards.

Please remember to check your travel card at the (subway) exit, otherwise you can lose all the balance on your card. St. Exupery Airport is located in Lyon and there are flights to the major cities of Europe at the airport. In general, trains are used to go to the cities like Paris and Marseille. Lyon has a developed urban transportation network. It is possible to visit everywhere by metro and bus services.

Train

The best way to reach St. Exupery Airport from the city center is to get on the Rhonexpress train. The train runs from early morning until midnight. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by train even from the farthest point of the city.

Taxi

You can reach the airport by taking a taxi all day long. Taxi is the best option for you if you have too much luggage and if your time is running out.

Rent a car

You can catch your plane after delivering the rental car, which you have rented to get around the city, to the offices of car rental companies at the airport. There are the offices of the companies including Budget, FirstGT, Europcar, Sixt and Alamo at the airport.

Airport Information

Lyon St. Exupery was first opened in 1975. Afterwards, it has been transformed into an important airport where direct flights are made to the major cities of the world and Europe. In Turkey, there are flights from Istanbul, Izmir, and Antalya to Lyon. More than 40 companies arrange Lyon flights.

The airport is about 20km from the city center. St. Exupery is one of the busiest airports in France. There are food and beverage areas, duty free and shopping opportunities at the airport.

You can get to the Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in about 25-30 minutes when you take the road from the city center of Lyon. You can directly arrive at the airport by using tramway system which is one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation vehicles commonly preferred by the passengers wanting to travel to the airport from the city center, or you can use other alternatives such as buses, taxis, trains and bicycles. Lyon is also surrounded by wonderful centers for travelers interested in skiing. From these places you can get to the airport terminal by benefitting from the services arranged for going to the airport. The cost of reaching the airport from the city center by taxi is not very high, but if you have to travel from a place not very close to the city, this fare may significantly increase.

Train

By train you can reach the airport directly from many cities such as Aix en Provence, Avignon, Modane, Montpellier, Grenoble, Marne-la-Vallée, Milan, Miramas, Marseille, Paris and Valence. The train can be considered as a fast and affordable vehicle for passengers coming from other cities. You can buy the tickets you need to get on the train from train stations. When you arrive at the airport by train, you can reach the terminal from the station by walking for a few minutes.

Tramway

If you want to travel from Lyon city center to the airport without suffering traffic jam, you can get on one of trams that take passengers to the airport from the city center with its regular services. It is possible to travel from the center to the airport by tramway every day of the week. You can arrive at the airport from the city center in maximum 30 minutes by tramway, and you can buy your ticket from one of the ticket vending machines found in each station.

Electric Cars

In Lyon city center, there are many stations where you can rent electric cars. You can rent your car by visiting one of these stations and you can travel to the airport with these environmental-friendly electric cars. When you arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport with the car you have rented from the city center, you can return your car at the car delivery station located near the terminal.

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle buses offer economical, comfortable and fast travel opportunity for passengers from the center of Lyon and many different cities in the region. By moving from the Voiron, Annecy, Domancy, Grenoble and Saint-Etienne, you can directly arrive at the airport terminal by shuttle buses. By taking a taxi on your location, you can easily get to the departure points of the shuttle buses moving from the city center.

Taxi

Taxis are generally good alternatives for the transportation from the city center of Lyon to the airport. They are not too expensive. However, if you will travel to the airport from a different city, the amount you need to pay may increase. For this reason, if you are coming from places like Givors, Anecy and Macon, you can get in contact with the taxi driver to find out the average fare you are required to pay and then according to your budget you can decide whether to use a taxi or not.

Ski Shuttle Services

There are many ski resorts around Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. You can evaluate the option of arriving at the airport with a vehicle that can be considered partly cheaper. By taking one of shuttles that carry the passengers within the framework of the service offered by these resorts, you can easily get to the airport. Ski shuttle services are generally available during the winter season, but you can contact the companies offering shuttle service for the transportation to the airport in the spring and summer months.

Car Rental

Many different companies such as Enterprise, Hertz, AVIS, National and Alamo offer service for passengers who want to rent a car in the city. Once you have rented your car, you can follow the airport directions continuing along the road and you can arrive at the airport within 30 minutes. If you are traveling from a different city or town, you should consider the traffic and take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight. If you have rented your car in the city center, you can contact the company in advance to get information about whether you can deliver the car at the airport, and in this way you can head for your plane after delivering the car at the specified point.

Bicycle

In Lyon, which is one of the bicycle friendly cities of Europe, you have a chance to come to the airport with a bicycle without having any trouble. By following bicycle trails, you can easily arrive at the airport. Furthermore, when you have arrived at the airport, you can easily leave your bicycle in parking areas.

Private Services

There is also an opportunity to arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport with comfortable vehicles of private services carrying at least 2 and more passengers. Another feature of the services carrying their passengers to the airport by picking them up from certain points is that they are shared cars. Compared with other alternatives, with this method you can come to the airport in a much more affordable and comfortable way.

Limousine Rental

You can rent a limousine to travel to the airport with a more luxurious and comfortable vehicle in Lyon. You can rent a limousine in the city by choosing among a large number of different limousine rental companies and you can be at the airport in a very short time. The limousines take you to the entrance of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport by picking you up from your location. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get help from your hotel about renting a limousine.

Airport Information

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport offers an extremely pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for its passengers with its large duty-free areas, shops, restaurants and cafes. At the airport you can find ATMs that you can use for your transactions, help desks, waiting rooms and many more. Payot Bookstore is one of the stores where you can take a glance at many books in English and French while you are waiting for your flight at the airport. In AELIA DUTY FREE, you can find many local and foreign product options and buy many things such as chocolate, souvenirs and perfumes. Another alternative for shopping is FNAC, which offers video games and a variety of audio and video products. If you want to buy cosmetics before leaving the airport, you can visit L'Occitane. You can visit Danael store if you want to take a glance at the watch alternatives while you are walking around at the airport. In case you need to spend the night near the airport, it is very easy to get in contact with one of the hotels nearby. If you want to eat or drink something at Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, you can visit Millie's Cookies, Alto Café, Brioche Dorée, NHube or Pizza Hut. In addition to all these places, you can also visit Starbucks Coffee, Bar 2.21, Atelier des 2 Rives, OL Brasserie, O'picnic, Premium Bar, Kyriad Restaurant, Café LUG and Le Bar. At the airport train station, you can get snacks from Bread & Co. At the airport there are also private passenger lounges which offer high speed internet, free foods and comfortable seats. Dzhari Lounge, Europe Lounge, Hegoa Lounge, Les Ecrins Lounge and Solano Lounge are among the passenger lounges that you can benefit from.

Taxi

Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal. 

Bus

Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour.  People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.

Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.

In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.

Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.

The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.

Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.

Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off. 

Metro

One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.

The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.

Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek. 

You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.

Rental Car

You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.

There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.