Flying from Lille Airport (LIL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lille Airport to Porto Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Porto one hour behind Lille.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LIL to OPO flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Porto (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lille Airport to Porto Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers LIL to OPO flights, with 78.95% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lille Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIL and OPO:
Alicante Airport
Faro Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, $35 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lille Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $132. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIL to OPO by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lille Airport to Porto Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Lille Airport (LIL)
73% of flights that depart Lille Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Lille Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lille. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lille Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LIL:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel near OPO if you have a late Lille Airport to Porto Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Lille Airport to Porto Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Lille Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIL to OPO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Porto, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its leading attractions. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.