# LIL — Lille Airport > Machine-readable reference for LIL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lil HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lil Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lil.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LIL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-14T06:49:35.654+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Lille Airport - IATA: LIL - ICAO: LFQQ - City: Lesquin - Country: FR (FR) - Timezone: Europe/Paris - Distance from city: 7 km (4 mi) south-southeast of Lille - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 5 - Annual passengers: 2.2M - Official website: https://www.lille.aeroport.fr/home/ ## Overview Welcome Lille Airport (LIL), nestled just 7 km south-southeast of Lille, feels more like a local train station than an international hub, but therein lies its charm. Regular flyers appreciate the quick in-and-out advantages of this small airport, where arriving 60–75 minutes before your flight is often ample time to clear security and still enjoy a moment for a coffee. Despite its modest size, the airport provides a dedicated shuttle service to Lille city center and a comfortable pay-per-use lounge, making it a surprisingly efficient gateway to northern France. At a glance Handling approximately 2.2 million passengers annually, Lille Airport operates from five compact terminals: 1, 2, 3, A, and I. The airport lacks some of the sprawling amenities of larger airports, but its efficiency is hard to beat. Located on two runways, it's a popular choice for Air France, Ryanair, Volotea, ASL Airlines France, and Air Algérie, with easyJet making use of the international terminal I. Terminals & layout The terminals at Lille Airport are straightforward, fostering a stress-free experience. Terminal 1 hosts Air France and Ryanair, while terminals 2, 3, and A are preferred by Volotea, ASL Airlin… ## Terminals (6) - **1** — airlines: Air France, Ryanair URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/terminals/1 - **2** — airlines: Volotea, ASL Airlines France, Air Algérie, TUI fly Belgium, Nouvelair, easyJet UK, Sky Express, Binter Canarias, Transavia France URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/terminals/2 - **3** — airlines: Volotea, ASL Airlines France, Air Algérie, TUI fly Belgium, Nouvelair, easyJet UK, Sky Express, Binter Canarias, Transavia France URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/terminals/3 - **A** — airlines: Volotea, ASL Airlines France, Air Algérie, TUI fly Belgium, Nouvelair, easyJet UK, Sky Express, Binter Canarias, Transavia France URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/terminals/a - **International Terminal** — airlines: easyJet, Volotea URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/terminals/i - **Main Terminal** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (9) - **Food court bistros** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/food-court-bistros - **Jardins Pamplemousse** — 1 · café / restaurant · $$ · 4:00 AM until last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/jardins-pamplemousse - **Landside restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/landside-restaurant - **Les Jardins Pamplemousse** — A · café/bistro · $ · 04:00–last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/les-jardins-pamplemousse - **Salon Louis Blériot** — Main Terminal · Bar · Café · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/salon-louis-bl-riot - **Salon Louis Bleriot** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/salon-louis-bleriot - **Trib's Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/trib-s-bar - **Your's restaurant and bar** — 1 · restaurant and bar · $$ · 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; breakfast set menu Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/your-s-restaurant-and-bar - **Your’s Restaurant & Bar** — 2 · sit-down restaurant/bar · 11:00–21:00; breakfast in lounge area Monday–Friday from 07:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/restaurants/your-s-restaurant-bar ## Lounges (2) - **Salon Lesquin Lounge** — access: Departures airside, pay-per-use and memberships URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/lounges/salon-lesquin-lounge - **Salon Louis Blériot** — 3 · access: passengers in the departure area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/lounges/salon-louis-bl-riot ## Shops (8) - **Aélia duty free** — 1 · duty-free shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/a-lia-duty-free - **Aelia Duty Free** — 2 · duty free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/aelia-duty-free - **Duty Free Aelia (main store)** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/duty-free-aelia-main-store - **Duty Free Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/duty-free-shop - **Newsagent/bookstore** — 1 · newsagent / bookstore URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/newsagent-bookstore - **Newsagent/Bookstore (Level 2 Main Hall)** — Main Terminal · news & books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/newsagent-bookstore-level-2-main-hall - **Newsagent/Bookstore (Main Hall Level 2)** — 2 · newsstand/bookstore URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/newsagent-bookstore-main-hall-level-2 - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/shops/relay ## Parking (10) - **Covered parking** — Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/covered-parking - **Long-stay car park** — Remote URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Off-site shuttle parking** — Off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/off-site-shuttle-parking - **Off-site valet parking** — Off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/off-site-valet-parking - **P Premium Parking** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/p-premium-parking - **P1 Parking** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/p1-parking - **P2 Parking** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/p2-parking - **P3 Parking** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/p3-parking - **P4 Parking** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/p4-parking - **Short-stay car park** — Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/parking/short-stay-car-park ## Ground transport (13) - **Aéroport Taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/aeroport-taxi - **Europe Taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/europe-taxi - **Flibco bus** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/flibco-bus - **Hotel shuttle buses (nearby airport hotels)** — Shuttle · Around 5–15 minutes to nearby hotels URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses-nearby-airport-hotels - **Lille Airport Shuttle** — Bus · ≈20 minutes airport–Lille · €8 one-way · €10 return URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/lille-airport-shuttle - **Local bus services** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/local-bus-services - **Local bus services to Lille and surrounding area** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/local-bus-services-to-lille-and-surrounding-area - **Navette Aéroport Lille Centre (Airport Shuttle to Lille city centre)** — Bus · Around 20 minutes to Lille city centre · Roughly every hour, coordinated with flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/navette-a-roport-lille-centre-airport-shuttle-to-lille-city- - **Parkos shuttle parking** — Parking shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/parkos-shuttle-parking - **Taxi rank at Lille Airport** — Taxi · About 15–20 minutes to central Lille · €20–€35 · On demand during flight hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/taxi-rank-at-lille-airport - **Taxis Lille Airport** — Taxi · ≈€25–35 airport–Lille centre (one-way) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/taxis-lille-airport - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/uber - **Uber rides from Lille Airport** — Rideshare · Around 15–25 minutes to central Lille depending on traffic · On demand via app URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lil/transport/uber-rides-from-lille-airport ## Insider tips - _Time_: Aim to arrive 60–75 minutes before your flight; security is efficient except during peak holiday charters. - _Insider_: Use the small airside food court on the first floor post-security; it’s often less crowded than landside options. - _Quiet_: For a peaceful wait, use the Salon Lesquin Lounge, offering a quieter atmosphere than the main gate area. - _Money_: Plan for the Lille Airport Shuttle at €8 one-way, cheaper than a taxi if traveling solo. - _Avoid_: Overnight stays are off the table—airport closes around 21:00 to 07:00, so secure a nearby hotel. - _Local_: Bring an empty water bottle to refill airside, saving on costly drinks and making the most of limited shopping. - _Time_: Familiarize yourself with this tiny setup: you can wait landside and reach your gate in moments once boarding is called. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LIL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lil/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lil/departures — HTML page with live departures