Flying from Lille Airport (LIL) to Oslo: what you need to know
Oslo's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lille (the location of Lille Airport).
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your LIL to Oslo flight.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LIL to Oslo with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
LIL is around 8 kilometres from central Lille. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to LIL? If you're boarding an early flight from Lille Airport to Oslo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of all flights departing from Lille Airport, 70.42% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Oslo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lille Airport to Oslo flight is R 1,467. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,145. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from LIL to Oslo, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Lille Airport to Oslo ticket.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The distance from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Lille Airport to Oslo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near OSL:
Grab an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car and explore Oslo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Oslo Airport Gardermoen around three weeks before your flight from LIL to Oslo can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Once your flight from Lille Airport to Oslo has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is roughly 121 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near TRF. Unwind and get cosy after your LIL to Oslo flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Hertz, Sixt and Budget.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at TRF can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Oslo
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Lille Airport to Oslo. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Oslo in the low season for a quieter vibe.
Book a Lille Airport to Oslo flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LIL to Oslo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Oslo right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Lille Airport to Oslo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Akershus Fortress are top sights which should feature on every Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored after you've seen Oslo. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
Trondheim is another sought-after destination in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No journey is complete without visiting Ringve Museum, Rockheim and Stiftsgarden.
