Flying from Lille Airport (LIL) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lille.
Leave enough time to make your LIL to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volotea offers direct flights from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volotea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIL and MAD:
Alicante Airport
Porto Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lille Airport to Madrid Airport flight is $61. A return ticket right now is $116. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LIL to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LIL to MAD.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lille Airport (LIL)
73% of flights taking off from Lille Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Lille Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lille. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LIL? If you've booked an early flight from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Lille Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and chase adventure across Madrid and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Lille Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIL to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.