Destinations, flights, and services at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport

Lyon Airport has been testing Ascento Guard in its car parks since 3 July 2026. The test will last two months. This autonomous robot is designed to deter, monitor and detect intrusions in outdoor areas.

The device moves across several types of surfaces, including access ramps and pedestrian areas. It is equipped with 360° cameras, a thermal camera and spotlights. It can operate for up to eight hours. It also features automatic face blurring to protect data.

For travellers, the benefits are tangible. Car park surveillance is stepped up during departures and returns. Aéroports de Lyon is thus continuing its testing of technologies already visible at the airport, such as the Stan valet-parking robot and its AI-based virtual agent. The stated aim is simple: to improve passengers’ safety and peace of mind.

Lyon Airport is kicking off the summer season with a record-breaking range of destinations. Travellers have access to 140 direct destinations departing from the Lyon metropolitan area. 7 new destinations have been added to the summer schedule. Travellers can now fly to Addis Ababa, Mykonos, Catania, Izmir, Alghero, Tivat and Keflavik, among others. The new air connection to Addis Ababa marks an important milestone for the airport. It strengthens connections between Lyon and Africa. Ethiopian Airlines operates three weekly flights between Lyon and Addis Ababa on an Airbus A350. Mediterranean destinations also feature prominently. Travellers can take advantage of new opportunities to discover the Greek islands, Sicily, Sardinia or the Montenegrin coast.

The airport is also improving the passenger journey. It brings several services together in its digital tools to simplify travel preparations. The ZenLine service allows travellers to book a free time slot to pass through security screening. Travellers thereby reduce their waiting time before boarding. The platform also offers parking reservations, access to lounges and several personalised assistance services. The experience now extends beyond the aircraft doors. The airport is developing relaxation and leisure areas available before security screening. Travellers can enjoy a digital gallery, a climbing wall and dining areas dedicated to the summer season. With its new destinations and enhanced services, Lyon-Saint Exupéry confirms its position among France's leading regional airports. It offers travellers more choice, greater comfort and a smoother experience from the very beginning of their journey.

Since October 2025, Lyon airport has deployed “ Miroki ”, an interactive social robot designed by the French start-up Enchanted Tools. The robot is stationed in Terminal 1, just before the security checkpoint, to welcome and guide passengers. Able to converse in French and English, Miroki answers questions about flights, check-in, dining services and connections to the city centre. With its cartoon-character-inspired design and natural voice, Miroki turns waiting time into a playful interactive experience. Miroki helps optimise the passenger journey at the airport while adding to the human touch. The next phase begins in December 2025, when Miroki will be moved beyond the security checkpoint, to the retail area, to guide travellers to the shops, lounges and services, while collecting data related to traveller satisfaction. For the operator, VINCI Airports, this test makes it possible to assess the impact of robotics on the passenger experience and the perception of automated services at the airport.

The principle is simple. Passengers choose the time at which they would like to go through security online. They can book a time slot up to 7 days before their flight and up to 4 hours before departure. The service is available free of charge to all passengers departing from Lyon, regardless of their airline.

ZenLine therefore makes it easier to manage their time at the airport, particularly during busy periods. The service has already received a very positive response. According to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, 96% of users say they are satisfied with the service.

ZenLine is one of the services offered by the airport to make travellers’ journeys easier. They can also arrange their parking, book access to the lounge or organise assistance for certain passengers, particularly children and teenagers travelling alone.

With this booking system, the airport’s main aim is to make going through security smoother and more predictable. It is a particularly useful solution during holiday periods, when queues can quickly lengthen.