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LYSLyon·Saint Exupery·Lyon, France
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Recommended minimum40 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal 1, Terminal 2/3 (low-cost)
Max Transit
15m
via walking
Avg. Security
12m
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
Non-Schengen → Schengen
45min
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
50min
Lyon skylinePhoto by Walid Ahmad on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
All terminals at LYS are within the same building complex, connected by a short covered walkway of about 10-15 minutes on foot; there is no train or shuttle system needed. Passengers arriving from non-Schengen flights (e.g., UK, Turkey, North Africa) must clear passport control and often re-screen for security when connecting onward to Schengen flights, while Schengen-to-Schengen transfers usually avoid re-screening if within the same terminal.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
Compact single-complex layout
No inter-terminal train needed
Not a major connecting hub
Re-screening common for non-Schengen arrivals
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at LYS?

This matches the bare MCT for domestic-domestic transfers but leaves no margin for delays. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at LYS?

Enough time to walk between terminals and clear a security check if needed. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at LYS?

Ample time given LYS's small footprint and short walking distances. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at LYS?

Generous margin allows for peak-hour security lines or gate changes. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at LYS?

More than enough time for any transfer type, including a relaxed walk and possible re-screening. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at LYS?

Very comfortable, leaving room for a coffee or shopping stop in the terminal. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at LYS?

Excess time at a small airport like LYS, though useful buffer for irregular operations. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at LYS?

More time than necessary given LYS's compact size and short transfer distances. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at LYS?

Overly generous for this airport's scale, though fine if minimizing missed-connection risk. See full 4 hr guide →

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