Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Lille is one hour ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MAN to LIL flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Lille Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and LIL:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lille Airport (LIL)
Right now, $69 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Lille Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $115. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to LIL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Manchester Airport to Lille Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to LIL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Lille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Consider booking a hotel close to LIL if you have a late Manchester Airport to Lille Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Lille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Lille and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Lille Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is roughly 6 miles from the center of Lille. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Lille Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lille in April.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Lille Airport for August if you want to visit Lille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 82ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to LIL in January. Average temperatures are between 28ºF and 46ºF then.
Explore more of France
Lille has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 130 miles south of Lille, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in France, head for Strasbourg, about 250 miles south-east of Lille. Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain are among its highlights.