Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Lyon and Lille are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to LIL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LYS and LIL include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Lille Airport (LIL)
AED 295 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 655. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from LYS to LIL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, data shows 69.6% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
If you have a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near LIL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lille Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Lille's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lille Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport to the center of Lille has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Lille in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Lille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to LIL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lille. Around 209 kilometers away to the south, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Strasbourg is another must-experience destination in France and is around 402 kilometers south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without experiencing Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.