How to find cheap flights to Lille Airport (LIL)
At the moment, $864 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Lille Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to LIL for $2,045.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Lille, where Lille Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Lille
The cheapest month to board a flight to Lille is typically May.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LIL.
September is the most popular month for flights to LIL. Travel then if you're eager to experience Lille at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Lille then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Lille, averaging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
March is your safest bet for clearer skies. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Lille.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Lille Airport (LIL): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Lille in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Lille Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your LIL plane ticket with Transavia France. Up to 75% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
You'll be landing in the UTC+1 timezone at LIL.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to LIL. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Lille Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
You can book a car hire in LIL with top brands like Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover Lille and beyond.
Flights out of Lille Airport touch down when expected 70% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Lille from Lille Airport (LIL)
LIL is about 10 kilometres from central Lille.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LIL.
The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Lille, book a room at one of these top options:
Lille highlights
Step off your flight to Lille and make a beeline for these major attractions:
Palais des Beaux Arts: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.32 kilometres south of the city centre.
Olieux Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Lille. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Grand place: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.48 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Lille experience.
How to get to Amiens from Lille Airport (LIL)
On your way to the nearby city of Amiens? It's about 137 kilometres from LIL. Give yourself around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Expect a travel time of roughly 2 hours 45 minutes when making your way to Amiens on public transport.
Travelling from Lille Airport (LIL) to Calais
Calais is around 97 kilometres from Lille Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Explore more of France
Craving more adventure? Paris offers a fresh angle on your visit to France. It's about 193 kilometres south of Lille and features Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. The major airport for this city is Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Another city in France that has plenty of appeal is Reims. From Lille, it's roughly 161 kilometres south-east and offers highlights like Champagne Park and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits. Add a stop at Towers of Reims Cathedral too.
Round out your journey with Amiens. Roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Lille, Amiens Cathedral, Maison de Jules Verne and Beffroi d'Amiens are reasons to go.