Terminal 2 revival linked to Olympics

Terminal 2 at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport has been largely unused since the pandemic, and its revival is now tied to hosting the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Vinci Airports leads the transformation

Vinci Airports is managing the transformation of Terminal 2, aiming to prepare it for the 2030 event. The project is expected to be completed by 2029.

Major investment in airport upgrades

The transformation is part of a larger investment plan worth over 380 million euros, spread across seven years. This includes expanding and modernizing significant areas of the terminal.

Project conditions and support

The project has the backing of Aéroports de Lyon’s shareholders but depends on signing an economic regulation contract with the French government by spring 2027.

Terminal expansion and modernization

The work involves expanding 9,500 square meters and modernizing 12,000 square meters of existing space, including a new security screening area designed for the latest technology.