Flying from Lille Airport (LIL) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lille Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Lille and Nice share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from LIL to NCE start at 06:15 — the first with Volotea. The latest departure is at 22:10 with easyJet. In total, there are 14 weekly Lille Airport to Nice Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LIL to NCE flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Nice (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Lille Airport to Nice Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
With 77.69% of its services landing as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier operating LIL to NCE flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lille Airport to Nice Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIL and NCE:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Nice Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lille Airport to Nice Airport flight is 37 €. A round-trip fare is currently 77 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIL to NCE.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Lille Airport to Nice Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lille Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Lille Airport (LIL)
Of all flights leaving Lille Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lille Airport from central Lille, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LIL? If you've booked an early flight from Lille Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lille Airport to Nice Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Nice Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lille Airport to Nice Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Lille Airport to Nice Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIL to NCE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey about 306 kilometres north-west to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 161 kilometres west of Nice. No journey is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.