AviaSim Lyon: Airbus A320 & Two F-35 Fighter Jet Simulators at Pôle Pixel, Villeurbanne

Flight Simulator Lyon — Airbus A320 & F-35 Lightning II at AviaSim, Pôle Pixel Villeurbanne

Lyon is France’s second economic city — a European hub connected daily by Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport to hundreds of destinations, and home to an aviation culture befitting a city that bears the name of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry himself. AviaSim Lyon brings that aviation heritage to life at Pôle Pixel in Villeurbanne — Lyon’s dynamic creative and digital innovation campus — with three simulators that make this one of the most generously equipped centres in the entire AviaSim network: a full 1:1 scale Airbus A320 cockpit, and uniquely, two F-35 Lightning II fighter jet simulators.

No other AviaSim centre in France has two fighter jet simulators. That makes Lyon particularly well suited to groups, corporate events, and anyone wanting a competitive edge — both F-35s can be used simultaneously, making head-to-head fighter combat sessions a genuine possibility. Combined with the A320 and the Pack Full Experience format, AviaSim Lyon offers more session permutations in a single visit than any other centre in the network.

Part of France’s number one flight simulator network with 15 centres nationwide and over 80,000 pilots welcomed since 2012, the Lyon centre also benefits from the Pôle Pixel campus environment — a vibrant creative district that gives the visit a distinctive character entirely different from the hotel-based AviaSim locations elsewhere in France.

Airbus A320 Simulator

The A320 simulator at AviaSim Lyon is a 1:1 scale replica of the Airbus cockpit — the backbone of European short-haul aviation since 1988 and the aircraft that most Lyon-Saint-Exupéry passengers will have flown without ever imagining what the pilots experience at the front. With authentic fly-by-wire sidestick controls, ECAM displays, autopilot, and throttle quadrant, combined with a 180° photorealistic HD visual system spanning 24,000 airports worldwide, the experience places you directly in command.

Natural departure choices from the Lyon centre include Lyon-Saint-Exupéry itself, Marseille Provence, Nice Côte d’Azur, Geneva, and Paris CDG — but with 24,000 airports available, the choice is entirely yours, made with your instructor at the start of the session. Up to three guests can join you in the rear cockpit seats at no additional cost. Professional pilot instructor included throughout.

Two F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet Simulators

The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced stealth combat aircraft in the world — and AviaSim Lyon has two of them. For groups, this means both simulators can run simultaneously: two participants flying at the same time, with the possibility of virtual air-to-air engagement, formation flying, and competitive head-to-head missions. For solo visitors, having two devices means shorter waiting times and greater session flexibility.

The F-35 experience delivers sensations completely impossible in an airliner simulator: sustained high-G manoeuvring, supersonic runs, aerobatics, carrier takeoffs, in-flight refuelling, and tactical mission scenarios. The Pack Full Experience combining A320 and F-35 in one visit is one of the most popular packages at the Lyon centre — and with two fighter jets available, groups of three or four can all fly the F-35 without waiting.

Session Options

Three standard packages are available on the A320:

Découverte Avion de Ligne — 45 minutes at the controls for €109, from takeoff to landing at the destination of your choice. The classic AviaSim experience.

Forfait Duo — 60 minutes shared between two pilots for €169, flying as captain and first officer under instructor guidance. An excellent format for colleagues, couples, and parent-child sessions.

Forfait Évasion — 80 minutes for €199, covering the complete flight from pre-departure through cruise, descent, multiple approaches, and landing.

The Pack Full Experience combines A320 and F-35 time in one visit. All packages are available as gift vouchers — a digital boarding pass sent instantly by email, valid for 12 months, with no name, date, or price shown.

Corporate and Team Building

AviaSim Lyon offers a dedicated meeting room with seminar facilities at the Pôle Pixel location, making it one of the most complete corporate experience venues in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The dual F-35 configuration makes it particularly compelling for competitive group formats — two teams, two cockpits, one winner. Combine with the Pôle Pixel campus environment for a full half-day team event.

Fear of Flying Programme

The Stage Peur en Avion at AviaSim Lyon is a structured 6-hour individual programme at the controls of the A320, led by a professional flight instructor who explains every sound, sensation, and phase of commercial flight in real time. With Lyon-Saint-Exupéry serving as a major Air France and easyJet hub, this programme is particularly relevant for regular Lyon travellers who find the experience persistently anxious. The programme has a 97% success rate over more than 10 years.

Plan Your Visit

AviaSim Lyon is located at Pôle Pixel, Bâtiment A, 26 Rue Émile Decorps, 69100 Villeurbanne — easily accessible from central Lyon by tramway T3 (stop: Gratte-Ciel or Flachet) and by car from the A6 and A42 motorways. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00. Book online at aviasim.fr or call +33 4 78 96 36 19. For weekdays, book at least 10 days ahead; for weekends and groups, one month’s notice is recommended.