Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Lille is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HEL to LIL flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HEL and LIL include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Lille Airport (LIL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport flight is Rs39,345. A return ticket right now is Rs100,987. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to LIL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to LIL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Pick up a Lille Airport rental car and explore Lille and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Lille Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport to central Lille has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Lille in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lille Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to LIL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Lille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 209 kilometres south to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Strasbourg is another essential stop in France and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without experiencing Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.
