Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Madrid and Lille follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAD to LIL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and LIL:
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lille Airport (LIL)
R 1,404 is the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,120. These prices may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to LIL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to LIL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIL if you're catching a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Lille's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Lille Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lille. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lille in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lille Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lille, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to LIL in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 209 kilometres south to Paris to check off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in France, head for Strasbourg, roughly 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain are among its highlights.
