Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Lille is one hour ahead of Cardiff and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CWL to LIL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lille Airport (LIL)
R 1,535 is the best price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,850. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from CWL to LIL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CWL to LIL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
If you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near LIL:
Grab a Lille Airport rental car and explore Lille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Lille Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Lille. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Lille. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to Lille Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CWL to LIL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lille. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, head for Strasbourg, about 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain are key highlights.
