Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
The timezone in Lille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your STN to LIL flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Lille Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between STN and LIL:
Bordeaux Airport
Geneve Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Lille Airport (LIL)
At the moment, Rs22,754 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Lille Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs52,201. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from STN to LIL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Stansted Airport to Lille Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Lille Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STN? If you've booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Lille Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Consider booking a hotel near LIL if you're taking a late Stansted Airport to Lille Airport flight. Select one of these 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 usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Lille Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport to the centre of Lille has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Lille Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Lille in April.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Lille Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to LIL in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south of Lille, a trip to Paris will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille, Strasbourg is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.