Located on the cusp of the French Alps, Lyon is an almost 500-kilometer trek from Paris. Even so, those who make the trip will be rewarded for their efforts: Lyon is a culinary powerhouse, a picturesque historic and cultural center, and an excellent locale to stop over in before or after a trip to the Alps. As scenic as it is, traveling through Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) can be a hassle. That’s why you should be as informed as possible before you leave your front door, and Uber in Lyon can help.

Here are some tips and things to know when coming and going through LYS:

Tips and Resources for Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport

  • Uber Airport Pages: Use Uber’s dedicated webpage for the Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport as a reference for how to get into Lyon, about a 30-kilometer drive from the airport. Click here for fare estimates to points in and around Lyon. 
  • Terminals: LYS currently has three terminals. A new, expanded Terminal 1 is under construction and due to be delivered in 2017. It’s a bit of a hike to get from security to the boarding area, so make sure to leave plenty of time to get to your gate.
  • Flight Info: Real-time departure and arrival information can be found on the LYS website.
  • Security: Consult the LYS security procedure to make sure your screening is a breeze. Because France is part of the Schengen area—which consists of 26 states and nations in Europe that have agreed to abolish border control—customs and immigration is generally reserved for people travelling outside of the European Union. LYS, however, is an international airport with many destinations in North Africa, so how much time it takes to clear passport control is not easy to predict. 
  • News: Follow LYS on Twitter for the latest news and updates. 
  • Lounges: There are three lounges at LYS: Dzhari and Solano in Terminal 2, and Hegoa in Terminal 1. There are also private, reservation-only lounges, and free wireless is available. 
  • Uber at LYS: uberX and Berline are both available at LYS. Check the app while waiting to collect your bags to see the current wait times and where to meet your Uber. Make sure to cross-reference the car’s license plate number and other details before hopping in.

What To Do Around Lyon

  • Eat world-class cuisine: Lyon is considered by many to be a culinary capital of the world. The city is home to a number of Michelin-rated restaurants including chef Paul Bocuse, who has received three Michelin stars every year for 50 years. His restaurant, L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges (also known as Bocuse), is a quick Uber ride away from the center of town. If you aren’t able to snag a reservation, consider doing one of the many culinary tours of Lyon. 
  • Drink French wine: Just north of Lyon is the area of Beaujolais. If the name of the town sounds familiar, it’s because it’s one of the most recognizable wines in the world. Beaujolais is an appellation for wines that are typically light-bodied reds with low tannin levels. Spend a day travelling the wine route in Beaujolais and nearby Mâcon, stopping in at vineyards, wineries, and bistros along the way.
  • Take in cinema history: Brothers Louis and Auguste Lumière invented the cinematograph—one of the first movie cameras in the world—in Lyon in 1894. To honor this invention and the role it played in history, the Lumière brothers’ family home was converted into a house museum located on Rue du Premier Film, or as it’s known in English, First Film Street. The neighboring Hangar du Premier-Film is what remains of the Lumière factory. It, too, has been converted into a museum and an active theater. For film history buffs, visiting the site where cinema was invented is a must. 
  • Visit the airport’s namesake: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, for whom the Lyon airport and train station are named, is the author and World War II pilot who penned the celebrated Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince). The novella is incredibly popular throughout the world, and is one of the most translated books in history. While out walking around Presqu’île—the old part of Lyon nestled between the Rhône and Saône rivers—take a moment to stop by the statue of a seated Saint-Exupéry with the Little Prince standing behind him.