Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Lille Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Madrid and Lille share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to LIL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Volotea has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Lille Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Lille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volotea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Lille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MAD and LIL include:
Barcelona Airport
Geneva Airport
Alicante Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Lille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Lille Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Explore without limits with a Lille Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Lille and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Lille Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport to the centre of Lille has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Lille Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lille based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Lille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to LIL in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Lille. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Strasbourg is another well-known destination in France and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without visiting Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, Marché de Noël and Place du Ch?teau.