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[Covid-19] New RT-PCR and antigen screening centre available to everyone at Lyon Airport
[Covid-19] Consult the admission rules (arrival & departure) with your airline or on France Diplomacy website
[Covid-19] Consult the airport information
Follow the guide, and feel right at home at the airport
First step: check in. If you've already checked in online before your arrival, that’s great.
Head to your flight’s check-in counter to collect your boarding pass (if necessary) and drop off your luggage (if necessary).
Your check-in counter information will be indicated on the screens at the airport, or can be accessed directly via your smartphone on Lyon Airport website or mobile app.
Online check-in in advance allows :
For some airlines, online booking is even mandatory, so pay attention!
Within 24 hours before the flight, go to your airline's website:
Online check-in doesn't concern :
Save time with the Automatic Bag Drop service. Drop off your bags independently, quickly, without needing to queue.
You must now go through security. The security checkpoints are designed to check if what you bring onto the aircraft with you complies with the regulations. Follow the instructions issued by the agents and the visual markings along your journey at the airport.
Security checkpoints
You have forgotten to leave a prohibited item that you like at home?
Don't panic, our See you later service is here for you : send this object back home instead of leaving it at the airport.
The border checkpoints are managed by the Border Police. Border control involves:
Since 7 April 2017, all travellers have been subject to a systematic control upon entry to and exit from the Schengen area via air, sea and land borders. France is part of the Schengen area.
Save time by choosing this biometric service that will help make your border crossing smoother and simpler.
We offer you over 60 boutiques and shops.
While waiting for your flight, sit back and relax in our specially-tailored relaxation areas, or take a break in the airport's restaurants and cafés. You will also find a whole selection of promotional offers at Duty Free.
In need of help? To help you find your bearings both outside and within the airport, view and download the various maps which we have provided.
Once you’ve landed in Lyon, and before you reach the public area, you will pass through the baggage claim area to collect your bags. If you have any problems or inquiries, consult our on-site services for help.
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