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There are various transportation options you can choose to go to Imam Khomeini Airport, which is 40 kilometers from Tehran city center.

You can go to the airport by taxi, bus and metro, or with a rental car or your private car.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is the fastest option to go to Imam Khomeini Airport. It is possible to reach the airport quickly by taxi which you can get from many points of the city. Taxis, which are more costly than other options, might be preferred because of the advantage of being fast and comfortable.

Metro

Metro is one of the most economic options you can use to go to Imam Khomeini Airport. You can go to the airport comfortably and economically with the underground metro Line 1. It is possible to board the metro from many points of the city.

Bus

Another transportation option you can choose is the bus. It is possible to reach the airport with buses which are another of the economic means of transportation. You can visit the airport's website to find out where you can get on the buses that go by highway.

Car Rental

Car rental is a preferred transportation option for those who want to have a comfortable and independent journey. You can arrive at Imam Khomeini Airport comfortably in a short time with the vehicles you can rent from car rental companies' offices in the city center. It is possible to rent your car with or without a driver.

Airport Information

Located in Tehran, Imam Khomeini Airport is the largest airport in Iran, serving both to international and national flights.

Imam Khomeini Airport, located 40 kilometers from the city center, provides services such as parking areas, recreational halls, communication facilities, lost goods department and stores.

You have a great variety of transportation options to go to the Mehrabad Airport, which is the second most important airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Taxi, bus and metro are some of these options.

You can also prefer going to the airport with your own car thanks to the parking areas at the airport or by renting a car.

Taxi

To arrive at the Mehrabad Airport you can use a taxi which is a costly but a comfortable option. It is possible to get on a taxi from many different parts of the city and go to the airport quickly. You can visit the website of the airport for the taxi fares.

Metro

Metro will be an economical option to go to the Mehrabad Airport. You can get to the airport both economically and comfortably with the metro you will get on through Line 1. Line 3, which will provide transportation from the northern area, will be put into service in the near future.

Bus

Buses are another economical transportation alternative that you can use to go to the airport. Even if they are slower than metro, you can get to the airport with buses if you want a more economical means of transportation. You can visit the airport's website to find out where you can get on these buses in the city.

Car Rental

Car rental another option you can consider for going to the airport. If you want a more comfortable travel, renting a car may be the best choice for you. With the cars you can rent from the offices of the car rental companies in the city center, you can arrive at the airport in a quick and trouble-free way.

Airport Information

Mehrabad Airport, located in Tehran, the capital of Iran, is the second busiest airport of the country. From terminals 1, 3 and 5, Hajj und Umrah flights are performed, flights of Iran Air and Iran Air Tours companies are performed only from terminal 2 and from terminals 4 and 6 flights belonging to other companies are performed.

At Mehrabad Airport, giving international service for civilian flights, there are parking areas, lost property offices, bank branches, ATMs and technological services as well as restaurants, cafes, bars and stores for shopping.

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. Don’t forget to check your travel card at the (subway) exit, otherwise you can lose all the balance on your card.

Lyon has St. Exupery Airport 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 system. It is possible to visit everywhere by metro and bus services.

Train

Rhonexpress train is the most convenient option to reach the city center from St. Exupery Airport. The train runs from 5 am until midnight and departs every 15 minutes by the evening. In the evenings, the train departs every 30 minutes.

Taxi

You can get a taxi at the airport all day long. Please remember to have foreign currency with you in order to pay the taxi fare without having a problem.

Rent a car

At Lyon St Exupery Airport, there are many car rental companies that provide rental car services. You can rent a car from the offices of the companies including Budget, FirstGT, Europcar, Sixt and Alamo. Please remember to take your driver’s license.

When your plane has landed at the Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which is about 20 kilometers of Lyon city center, there are many transportation alternatives that you can use to go to the center of the city. Tramway is one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternatives that are commonly preferred by the passengers wanting to travel to the city center from the airport. Other alternatives that visitors can use to get to the city center are buses, taxis, car rental, shuttle services and bicycles. At the airport you can also take advantage of the environmental-friendly electric cars to arrive at the city center.

Train

From Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport you can travel to 24 different points of France and Italy by train. Some of the places you can travel with trains include Aix en Provence, Avignon, Grenoble, Marne-la-Vallée, Marseille, Milan, Miramas, Modane, Montpellier, Paris and Valence. From the airport you can reach the train station in just 5 minutes and continue your journey by train. There is also a wireless internet connection if you need to use the internet at the train station.

Tramway

You can get to the city center from the airport within 30 minutes by using tramway which has regular services during the day. As tramway is extremely fast, there is no risk of being caught in traffic jam compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can buy your ticket from the ticket vending machines found at the stations or you can save time by purchasing your tickets online in advance.

Shuttle Buses

Another transportation vehicle that takes passengers to the city center and other regions from the airport in an economical way is shuttle bus. By getting on a shuttle bus you can go to Bordeaux, Annecy, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Voiron, Domancy and Saint-Etienne. Shuttle buses connect the airport to 22 different cities. Bus ticket prices vary according to the city you are traveling to, but they can be considered affordable in general. If you wish, you can rent a car after arriving at the city by bus.

Electric Cars

At Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, there are electric cars for those who need an environmental-friendly and fast transportation vehicle. You can drive wherever you want in Lyon city center within 20-25 minutes with electric cars provided by Bluely. There are many stations in the city center for electric cars that you can benefit from whenever you want at the airport. In this way you can easily leave your electric car, which you have rented from the airport, in the city center. If you plan to stay longer in the city, you can become a member of the system by choosing from different memberships, such as weekly or monthly, and you can travel more economically.

Ski Shuttle Services

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport also has regular shuttle services to nearby ski resorts for those who come to the city for skiing. With Altibus services you can travel to ski resorts from December to spring months. OUIBUS, another company that offers service in this area, carry its passengers to places such as Saint-Gervais, Praz-sur-Arly and Les Contamines, Chamonix and Les Houches between Mondays and Saturdays. The ski resort services, with its large and comfortable seats, have additional features designed for the handicapped. You can make reservation by getting contact with the ski center shuttle services by calling 0 825 825 536 or you can choose to make your reservation online.

Private Vehicle

If you have a private vehicle that you can use in the city, you can easily travel with your own car from the airport to the city center. After a 30-minute drive from the airport, you can be in the city center. Your travel will also last 1 hour to Macon, 2 hours to Dijon, 30 minutes to Givors, 55 minutes to Saint Etienne, 1 hour and 15 minutes to Annecy and Valence. From the airport you can reach Montélimar in 1 hour 40 minutes, Avignon in 2 hours 15 minutes, Villefranche in 40 minutes and Bourg en Bresse in 55 minutes. If you are planning to travel by private car from the airport to the nearby cities, make sure you have a map or navigation support before taking the road. In this way, you can travel easily by reducing the risk of getting lost.

Taxi

Taxis usually carry passengers with predetermined fixed fares to the certain areas of the city from the airport. With taxis waiting in front of the terminal almost at every hour of the day you can travel to Lyon city center by paying 50-55 Euro in the daytime and 60-65 Euro in the late hours. You can travel to Givors for 60-100 Euro, Annecy for 170-280 Euro, Macon for 115-180 Euro and Valence for 160-260 Euro. The night tariff is applied between 07:00 pm and 07:00 am. You can easily find a taxi at the exit of Terminal 1 and 2. You can pay by cash or credit card.

Bicycle

Thanks to the specially designed bicycle trails, you can arrive at different centers from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport without any difficulty. You can have an extremely pleasant journey thanks to the bicycle trails surrounded by green areas where you can have a picnic. Near the airport terminal, there are areas where you can park and lock your bicycle.

Car Rental

You may also prefer getting to Lyon city center or other districts by renting a car if you want a more comfortable travel. The offices of companies that provide car rental services at the airport are usually open from 07:00 am until midnight. From the terminal you can come to the area where car rental companies are located with free shuttle services. At the airport there are a large number of car rental companies such as AVIS, Budget, National, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Sixt. If you want to make a reservation in advance, you can get in contact with one of the car rental companies by phone or via internet.

Private Services

If you are not travelling alone, you can benefit from the private services available at the airport. One of the most important advantages of private services is that you can get off anywhere you want in the city center. You can get on your vehicle without waiting at the airport by booking in advance in order to benefit from the private services. If you want to get on the private service vehicles that depart from the airport parking area, be sure to make a reservation before you arrive at the airport.