Flights to Saint-Étienne
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Saint-Étienne is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 63 km (39 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,124 ft, LYS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 821 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Saint-Étienne
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Étienne to London | United Kingdom | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Berlin | Germany | 1,026 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Madrid | Spain | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Algiers | Algeria | 974 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Saint-Étienne to Rome | Italy | 762 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Paris | France | 410 km (255 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Hamburg | Germany | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Budapest | Hungary | 1,143 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Warsaw | Poland | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Vienna | Austria | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Barcelona | Spain | 484 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Munich | Germany | 624 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Milan | Italy | 374 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Fes | Morocco | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Prague | Czechia | 910 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Tangier | Morocco | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Köln | Germany | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Dublin | Ireland | 1,166 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Brussels | Belgium | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Beijing | China | 8,362 km (5,196 mi) | about 11 h 28 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,041 km (1,268 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Tianjin | China | 8,470 km (5,263 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,083 km (3,780 mi) | about 8 h 33 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Xi’an | China | 8,362 km (5,196 mi) | about 11 h 28 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Moscow | Russia | 2,578 km (1,602 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Seoul | South Korea | 9,146 km (5,683 mi) | about 12 h 29 min |
| Saint-Étienne to Harbin | China | 8,405 km (5,222 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Saint-Étienne?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is the closest large airport at 63 km (39 mi). The others, GNB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LYS from Saint-Étienne city centre?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Saint-Étienne on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.