Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Lille is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BHX to LIL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and LIL:
Geneve Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lille Airport (LIL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport flight is RM798. A round-trip fare right now is RM2,525. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHX to LIL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BHX to LIL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Reserve a hotel near LIL if you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Lille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Lille and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lille Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
From Lille Airport, Lille is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Lille in April.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lille Airport for August if you want to go to Lille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to LIL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lille. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're looking to explore another side of France, head for Strasbourg, about 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain are the start of reasons to visit.
