Travelling from Lille Airport (LIL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt and Lille (where Lille Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Leave plenty of time to get on your LIL to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from LIL to Frankfurt. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
LIL is around 8 kilometres from central Lille. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lille Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LIL:
70.42% of flights departing from Lille Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Frankfurt
90 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lille Airport to Frankfurt flight. Return plane tickets start from 219 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from LIL to Frankfurt. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Lille Airport to Frankfurt ticket.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Lille Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from LIL to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is about 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Lille Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 40 minutes.
After stepping off your LIL to Frankfurt flight, kick back at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Lille Airport to Frankfurt. The city buzzes during high season, but prices are often higher and attractions can get crowded. Go to Frankfurt in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
Before booking a Lille Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIL to Frankfurt in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Lille Airport to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
