Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
The timezone in Lille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LHR to LIL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and LIL include:
Geneve Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lille Airport (LIL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport flight is $881. A return plane ticket right now is $1,974. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to LIL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to LIL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lille Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore Lille and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Lille Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lille. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Lille in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to LIL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lille, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 209 kilometres south to Paris to check off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille, Strasbourg is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.