Meyzieu is a commune located in the Metropolis of Lyon within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It serves as a large suburb of Lyon, positioned approximately 13 km east of the city center on the left bank of the Rhône river.
Historically, the commune was part of the Isère department until 1967. It is currently situated in its modern administrative region as part of the larger metropolitan area surrounding Lyon.