Travelling from Montreal to Lille Airport (LIL): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Lille Airport (LIL) leaving from here.
Lille Airport is located in Lille. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Montreal to LIL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Lille Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to LIL flight:
About Lille Airport (LIL)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Lille Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LIL and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Lille Airport rental car and discover Lille and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Lille Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Central Lille is roughly 8 kilometres from Lille Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Lille Airport (LIL)
R 6,532 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Lille Airport. A return flight starts from R 11,631. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to LIL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Montreal to Lille Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from Montreal to Lille Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Montreal to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Lille Airport (LIL). Plan your visit to Lille in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Montreal to LIL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Lille, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Lille Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lille
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lille right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Lille Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place are highlights which should feature on any good Lille itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lille. Around 193 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in France, consider Reims, roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Lille. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral are key highlights.
