Flights to Lille | Tickets & Flight Times

Flights to Lille

Flying to Lille from the UK is an excellent way to reach one of France's cultural hotspots. Flights leave from a range of major European cities for Lille Airport every day, offering short journey times and convenient connections to the city centre or onward rail connections to Brussels, Paris and beyond.

Which is the main airport in Lille?

The only airport in Lille is Lille Airport (also known sometimes as Lille-Lesquin). The airport is very close to the centre of town, ensuring rapid transfers if required. The best way to do so is probably via cheap shuttle buses, which run into the Place des Buisses, near the main station. So, passengers can switch to Eurostar trains or explore the city a few minutes after arriving.

Which airlines offer flights to Lille?

Airlines that serve Lille Airport include Air France, easyJet, TUI, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, Vueling and Ryanair. There are no direct flights to or from the UK, but travellers can easily transfer via Strasbourg, Nantes or Brest, and overall journey times won't be too long.

Why travel by plane to Lille?

Flights to Lille will appeal to anyone who lives outside London but wants to visit northern France and the Low Countries. While there are no direct services from UK airports to Lille, that doesn't mean that flying is a poor option. In fact, indirect journeys via Bordeaux can travel from Bristol or Manchester in 5-6 hours – which is faster than taking the train or coach to London, switching to the Eurostar, and heading to Lille across the Channel. Lille Airport is also well situated for transfers on the ground, with rapid shuttles to the station and journey times of 10–15 minutes into town.

Before you travel to Lille by plane - good to know!

When travellers see the sights in Lille, it really helps to purchase a City Pass from the local tourism authority. Available in 24, 48 and 72-hour versions, the pass provides free bus and local train transport as well as access to 29 attractions. This includes some of the city's must-see destinations, such as the Fine Arts Museum and the birthplace of Charles de Gaulle. Checking out Grand Place is a must as well, but leave time to explore less well-known sights, too. For instance, a short trip to Roubaix is very rewarding thanks to the stunning Piscine Museum, a temple dedicated to the region's art and crafts heritage.