Lille Airport
General information
Lille Airport is located in the far north of France, close to the Belgian border. The airport handles about 2 million passengers per year.
The cities of Roubaix, Tourcoing and Villeneuve-d’Ascq are also close to the airport. About 100,000 people live in both Roubaix and Tourcoing. Villeneuve-d’Ascq is a different destination where many students live, here you will find two of the three campuses of Université de Lille: Lille University I (Campus Cité Scientifique) and Lille University III (Campus Pont de Bois). The modern football stadium Stade Pierre-Mauroy, home of Lille OSC, is also located here.
Location
Where is Lille Airport situated?
The airport is situated southeast of Lille and southwest of Villeneuve-d’Ascq. There are many motorways in the proximity of the airport. Via exit 20b Aéroport Lesquin (from the north) and exit 20 Lesquin (from the south) of the A1 or exit 1 Lesquin of the A23 you can reach the terminal and car parks of Lille Airport.
How many terminals has Lille Airport?
The airport offers one modern terminal.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Lille Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in France.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ostend Bruges Airport (Belgium) | 72km |
| Charleroi Airport (Belgium) | 97km |
| Brussels Airport (Belgium) | 104km |
| Antwerp Airport (Belgium) | 117km |
| Paris Beauvais Airport | 143km |
| Liege Airport (Belgium) | 165km |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 178km |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Netherlands) | 180km |
| Eindhoven Airport (Netherlands) | 188km |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport (Netherlands) | 191km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Lille Airport to the centre of Lille is 11 kilometres. By car, it takes 20 minutes to get to the centre of Lille.
From LIL Airport to Lille City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Lille Airport by public transport. If you opt for public transport to and from Lille Airport you can travel by bus. Visit the Lille Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Lille Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Lille is about € 30.-. Book your taxi at Lille Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From LIL Airport to Lille City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Lille Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo (Enterprise Holdings), National (Enterprise Holdings), Europcar, Hertz, Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Sixt and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Lille Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Lille Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Lille Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Lille Airport.
Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Lille Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Lille Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Air France (AF)
- TUI fly Belgium (TB)
- easyJet (U2)
- Ryanair (FR)
- Volotea (V7)
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
Looking for the best hotels near Lille Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Hotels in Lille
Looking for the best hotels in Lille? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Hotel L'Arbre Voyageur - BW Premier Collection - LILLE, Lille
Located in the Vieux Lille district, a 5-minute walk from Lille Flandes Train Station and a 10-minute walk from Lille Europe Train Station, Hotel L'Arbre Voyageur - BW Premier Collection - LILLE offers a courtyard and views of the city.
Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Lille Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
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