Flying from Milan to Lille Airport (LIL): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Milan to Lille Airport (LIL). Explore your options for taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Lille (where Lille Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to LIL, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to LIL leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Lille Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, data shows 68.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Lille Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and LIL are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
You can arrive at BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to LIL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a plane ticket from Milan to Lille Airport (LIL) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and LIL include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Menorca Airport (MAH)
The journey time to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Lille Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Lille Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Lille Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lille. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Lille Airport (LIL)
At the moment, RM188 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Lille Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM512. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to LIL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Milan to Lille Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Milan to LIL.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Milan to Lille Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Milan to Lille Airport (LIL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Lille. September is when most people book flights from Milan to Lille Airport (LIL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Milan to LIL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Lille Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lille
Start your Lille trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Lille Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Palais des Beaux Arts and Grand'Place are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Lille must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Grand place.
Explore more of France
Lille has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south of Lille, a visit to Paris will keep you on the go. 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. Experience major highlights starting with Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.