Traveling from Brussels to Lille Airport (LIL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Brussels. Explore your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when planning your flight from Brussels to Lille Airport (LIL).
Lille Airport is located in Lille. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Brussels.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to LIL, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Brussels to LIL leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Traveling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brussels to Lille Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.97% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Brussels to Lille Airport, browse these options when setting off from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
You can arrive at CRL from the center of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 35 miles or so.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Brussels to LIL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71.71%.
About Lille Airport (LIL)
If you have a late flight from Brussels 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 resting not long after at one of these hotels near LIL:
Grab a Lille Airport rental car and explore Lille and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Brussels to Lille Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Central Lille is around 5 miles from Lille Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Traveling by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Lille Airport (LIL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Lille Airport is $68. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $158. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Brussels to LIL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Brussels to Lille Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Brussels to LIL.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Brussels to Lille Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Lille Airport (LIL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Lille Airport (LIL). September is the most popular month to visit Lille. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 82ºF. Book your Brussels to LIL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Lille Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 28ºF and 46ºF.
More about Lille
Start your Lille trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels to Lille Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Lille itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Lille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 120 miles south to Paris to tick off its popular sights. From Louve to Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Reims is another essential stop in France and is around 100 miles south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without seeing Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Center of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
