Flying from Frankfurt to Lille Airport (LIL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Lille Airport (LIL).
Lille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt. Lille Airport is located in Lille.
Your flight from Frankfurt to LIL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to LIL that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between FRA and LIL include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Lille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Lille Airport. Check out these connections between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and LIL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Faro Airport (FAO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to LIL flight:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Lille Airport (LIL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Lille Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LIL:
Travel at your own speed 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.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your Frankfurt to Lille Airport flight.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lille. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Lille Airport (LIL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Lille Airport is R 1,864. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,872. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to LIL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Frankfurt to Lille Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Frankfurt to LIL.
Lock in a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Lille Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Lille Airport (LIL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Lille Airport (LIL), while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Lille based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Frankfurt to LIL plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lille to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Lille Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lille
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Lille right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Lille Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place are essential stops on your Lille itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Lille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 193 kilometres south to Paris to check off its top sights. From Louve to Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Reims is another well-known destination in France and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without seeing Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
