- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
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Journey information
Overview: Manchester to Lille flight
United Kingdom
France
Take a flight from Manchester to Lille and enjoy the approximately 481 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest flight runs at 05:18, the last at 18:25.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £39
Distance 481 km |
First flight 5:18 |
Last flight 18:25 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £39
The cheapest and fastest flights from Manchester to Lille
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 08 Sept
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£103
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£261
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
4 h 19 m
Flights on 08 Sept
39
Distance
481 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Lille will cost around £261 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £103.
Fast flights
To travel from Manchester to Lille you need to make at least one change.
U22113+
519213:255h19Manchester Airport19:44Lille Flandres£1031One-way1 change- U22113+528813:255h15Manchester Airport19:40Lille-Europe£1071One-way1 change
- U22113+989413:255h52Manchester Airport20:17Lille-Europe£1071One-way1 change
- U22117+519211:456h59Manchester Airport19:44Lille Flandres£1111One-way1 change
- U22117+989411:457h32Manchester Airport20:17Lille-Europe£1161One-way1 change
AF1069+528814:553h45Manchester Airport19:40Lille-Europe£1671One-way1 change- AF1669+528010:553h59Manchester Airport15:54Lille-Europe£2581One-way1 change
- AF1069+989414:554h22Manchester Airport20:17Lille-Europe£1671One-way1 change
- AF1269+125545:504h44Manchester Airport11:34Lille-Europe£1621One-way1 change
- AF1269+98545:504h44Manchester Airport11:34Lille-Europe£1771One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a train costs an average of £269.
Distance: 481 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£61 Average Price Cheapest | £269 Average Price | £82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lille is a coach with an average price of £61.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lille:
A coach is £208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lille costing on average £269.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 10m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Lille including taking a train and coach.
Live departures
Manchester to Lille flight times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Lille flights for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF1269+12554 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 4h44 | 11:34 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| AF1269+9854 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 4h44 | 11:34 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| AF1269+12562 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 7h38 | 14:28 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
 BA1379 · BA310+9882 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 14h11 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1379 · BA310+5182 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 14h11 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1379 · BA304+5280 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 7h59 | 15:54 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| U22105+12562 | 7:30 Manchester Airport | 5h58 | 14:28 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| U22105+9862 | 7:30 Manchester Airport | 5h58 | 14:28 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| U22105+5280 | 7:30 Manchester Airport | 7h24 | 15:54 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| BA1381 · BA310+5182 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 13h11 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1381 · BA310+9882 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 13h11 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1381 · BA304+5280 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 6h59 | 15:54 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1359 · BA308+5192 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 10h09 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
| BA1359 · BA304+5192 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 10h09 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
| BA1359 · BA304+5280 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 6h19 | 15:54 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
 KL1030 · KL1407+5280 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 5h59 | 15:54 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| KL1030 · KL1407+5192 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 9h49 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
| KL1030+KL2009+5192 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 9h49 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
| AF1669+5280 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 3h59 | 15:54 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| AF1669+5288 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 19:40 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| AF1669+5192 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 7h49 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
| KL1032 · KL1409+9894 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 8h17 | 20:17 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| KL1032 · KL1409+5182 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 10h06 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| KL1032 · KL1409+9868 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 7h59 | 19:59 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| U22117+9894 | 11:45 Manchester Airport | 7h32 | 20:17 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| U22117+5288 | 11:45 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 19:40 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| U22117+5192 | 11:45 Manchester Airport | 6h59 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
| BA1363 · BA310+5182 | 12:20 Manchester Airport | 8h46 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1363 · BA310+9882 | 12:20 Manchester Airport | 8h46 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| U22113+5192 | 13:25 Manchester Airport | 5h19 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
| U22113+5288 | 13:25 Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 19:40 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| U22113+9894 | 13:25 Manchester Airport | 5h52 | 20:17 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| KL1034 · KL1411+5182 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h21 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| KL1034 · KL1411+9882 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h21 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1365 · BA310+9882 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 7h06 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| BA1365 · BA310+5182 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 7h06 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| AF1069+5182 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 6h11 | 22:06 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| AF1069+9894 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 4h22 | 20:17 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| AF1069+5288 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 3h45 | 19:40 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
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Complete guide to Lille
Things to do in Lille
Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
- Recommended
Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
- Recommended
LaM
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
- Must visit
Vieux-Lille
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
- Must visit
Place du Général-de-Gaulle
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
- Recommended
Parc de la Citadelle
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
Carbonade flamande
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
- Gluten-free
Poulet au Maroilles
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
- Vegetarian
Tarte au Maroilles
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Le Braque
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Estaminet 'T Rijsel
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Maison Méert
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Euro (€)
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
ilévia
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.20
- Day pass
- €5.20
To the city centre
Lille Airport -> Lille Flandres
- Distance
- 8 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Validate your ticket or Pass Pass card on every boarding and connection across the ilévia network.
- Lille Airport’s direct shuttle to the station district is separate from the ilévia network. Buy that ticket from the driver or via the airport shuttle booking page.
FAQs: Manchester to Lille flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Lille by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The earliest flight from Manchester to Lille leaves at 5:18. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Manchester to Lille leaves at 18:25.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Lille including taking a train and coach.
There is a time difference of 1 h between Manchester and Lille all year round.
For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
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