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Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is an international airport serving Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), France. Its IATA code is LYS and its ICAO code is LFLL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATALYS
- ICAOLFLL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LYS
- ICAO code
- LFLL
- City
- Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
- Region / province
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country / territory
- France
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 45.7260° N, 5.0901° E
- Elevation
- 250 m (821 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,124 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 4,000 m13,124 ft | Asphalt |
| 17L/35R | 2,670 m8,760 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,716 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,124 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,027 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 136.075 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.175 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.825 MHz |
| PFLT | 121.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.450 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in France
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | 149 km |
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | 255 km |
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | 255 km |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 279 km |
| Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | NCE | 285 km |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 367 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
The IATA code of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS and its ICAO code is LFLL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport located?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at coordinates 45.7260° N, 5.0901° E and an elevation of 250 m (821 ft).
How far is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,027 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,124 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,716 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h.
How long is the runway at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
The longest runway at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is 4,000 m (13,124 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.