Travelling from Bucharest to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Lille Airport (LIL) jetting off from here.
Lille is 1 hour behind Bucharest. Lille Airport is located in Lille, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Bucharest to LIL won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Bucharest to LIL departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Lille Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Lille Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
From Lille Airport, Lille is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 57 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Lille Airport (LIL)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Lille Airport from C$165 or travel return from just C$312. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To find flight tickets from Bucharest to LIL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Bucharest to Lille Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest to Lille Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the most popular month to catch a flight from Bucharest to Lille Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Lille, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Bucharest to LIL for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lille to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -2ºC and 8ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Bucharest to Lille Airport.
More about Lille
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lille right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Lille Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand place, Hospice Comtesse Museum and Parc Henri Matisse are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Lille itinerary.
Complete your Lille trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Bucharest to Lille Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Lille. Explore the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
