Flights to Villeurbanne
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Villeurbanne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 17 km (11 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, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 79 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 57 km (35 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 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 Villeurbanne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villeurbanne to London | United Kingdom | 736 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Villeurbanne to Berlin | Germany | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Villeurbanne to Madrid | Spain | 915 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Villeurbanne to Algiers | Algeria | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Villeurbanne to Rome | Italy | 748 km (465 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Villeurbanne to Paris | France | 393 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Villeurbanne to Hamburg | Germany | 940 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Villeurbanne to Budapest | Hungary | 1,097 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Villeurbanne to Warsaw | Poland | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Villeurbanne to Vienna | Austria | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Villeurbanne to Barcelona | Spain | 534 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Villeurbanne to Munich | Germany | 572 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Villeurbanne to Milan | Italy | 337 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Villeurbanne to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Villeurbanne to Prague | Czechia | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Villeurbanne to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 894 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Villeurbanne to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Villeurbanne to Tangier | Morocco | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Villeurbanne to Köln | Germany | 595 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Villeurbanne to Dublin | Ireland | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Villeurbanne to Brussels | Belgium | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Villeurbanne to Naples | Italy | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Villeurbanne to Beijing | China | 8,309 km (5,163 mi) | about 11 h 24 min |
| Villeurbanne to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,007 km (1,247 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Villeurbanne to Tianjin | China | 8,417 km (5,230 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
| Villeurbanne to Xi’an | China | 8,310 km (5,163 mi) | about 11 h 24 min |
| Villeurbanne to Moscow | Russia | 2,525 km (1,569 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Villeurbanne to Seoul | South Korea | 9,093 km (5,650 mi) | about 12 h 24 min |
| Villeurbanne to Harbin | China | 8,352 km (5,190 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Villeurbanne to Tokyo | Japan | 9,888 km (6,144 mi) | about 13 h 26 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 Villeurbanne?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, GNB, CMF, NCY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LYS from Villeurbanne city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Villeurbanne 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.