What if Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport became one of the favorites for travelers? In the latest AirHelp Score 2025 ranking, which analyzes no less than 250 airports in 68 countries, our dear Lyon terminal shows remarkable performance. With a leap of 40 places, it reaches the 102nd position worldwide, just behind Toulouse-Blagnac, the reigning French champion. It's not quite the tarmac of Doha or the smooth boarding in Tokyo, but clearly, Lyon is starting to cast a shadow over the heavyweights of France.
Lyon on the brink of the World Top 100
What’s the secret to this rise? A winning trio...Outstanding: punctuality (7.4), quality of services (7.9), and especially, a big boost in passenger satisfaction (8.1). What does that mean in real life? Less waiting, more cool shops, delightful restaurants, and a staff that makes you glad you put your liquids in a plastic bag. In short, an airport experience that's getting sweeter, in a place often dreaded as the necessary stop before vacation.
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Sure, Lyon isn't in the world's top 100 just yet — that's currently led by airports like Cape Town, Doha Hamad, and Riyadh — but this leap proves that French airports, long trailing behind, are finally starting to modernize. And Saint-Ex, with its direct TGV access, revamped services, and a clear commitment to improve, could climb even higher next year. For travelers in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this is great news: the airport is no longer just convenient; it's becoming pleasant too. And that’s already a nice takeoff towards excellence!