Travelling from Istanbul to Lille Airport (LIL): What you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport (LIL) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Lille Airport is located in Lille. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to LIL.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to LIL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Varna Airport (VAR)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and LIL include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to LIL flight:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Lille Airport (LIL)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LIL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own pace with a Lille Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Lille and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Lille Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lille. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lille Airport (LIL)
At the moment, ₹ 6,892 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Lille Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 18,691. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to LIL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Istanbul to Lille Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Lille Airport (LIL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport (LIL). September is the most popular month to visit Lille. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Istanbul to LIL flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Lille Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lille
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lille right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Lille Airport:
Palais des Beaux Arts and Grand'Place are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Lille itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Grand place.
Explore more of France
Lille is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south of Lille, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Lille, Reims is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
