Flying from Lille Airport (LIL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Lille.
Your LIL to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volotea has direct flights from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LIL and ATH include:
Dubrovnik Airport
Heraklion Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs8,644 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs30,191. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIL to ATH.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LIL to ATH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Lille Airport (LIL)
When it comes to Lille Airport's on-time performance, 70.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Lille Airport from central Lille, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LIL:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Lille Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
