Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
The timezone in Lille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to LIL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and LIL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lille Airport (LIL)
Right now, R 1,897 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,142. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to LIL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to LIL.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lille Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Lille and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Lille Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lille. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport is April, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Lille based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lille Airport for August if you want to visit Lille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to LIL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lille has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres south of Lille, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille, Strasbourg is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.
