Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport takes an average of 3 hours 35 minutes. The timezone in Lille is UTC+1, which makes it 1 hour behind Athens.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the ATH - LIL route include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from ATH to LIL, check if you need a visa to enter France. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated often. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Lille Airport (LIL)
R 572 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport. Return flights start at R 2,293. These fares can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to LIL by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The journey from central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes around 59 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 37 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near ATH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lille. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
It takes around 57 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Lille in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lille Airport for August if you want to go to Lille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to LIL in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
More about Lille
After locking in your flights from ATH to LIL, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Lille. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Grand place, Hospice Comtesse Museum and Parc Henri Matisse are among the things you can't miss in Lille.
Complete your Lille trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Lille Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Lille.