Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Lille Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Quick Links
LIL Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Lille Airport.
What to Expect
Lille Airport (code: LIL) has a small terminal offering year-round flights and seasonal leisure destination routes. Facilities include two shops and three eateries. WiFi is free, but there is a time limit.
Sleeping in Lille Airport
Camping out here is impossible as the airport closes nightly, generally from 9:00 PM until 7:00 AM. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Lille Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Lille Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Ibis Styles Lille Aeroport » Check Rates
- Mercure Lille Aeroport Hotel » Check Rates
- Novotel Lille Aeroport » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Lille, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, there are no airport lounges that economy-class travellers can pay to use.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us that free water bottle refill stations are available. (August 2024)
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour food concessions, but you will find a few options Landside and Airside during flight operational hours.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are available at the counter of Trib’s Bar, Salon Louis Bleriot and in the work areas.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Lille Airport for 15 minutes. Connect to the “AEROPORT PUBLIC” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. The machine dispenses Euro notes only. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: opposite the Information Desk, Main Hall, Level 2.
Baby Care Facilities – Changing tables are available in the women’s restrooms, landside in the Main Hall (Level 1) and airside in the Departures lounges.
Business Centre – Provides private rooms, WiFi, audio/visual equipment, and catering for business meetings. Location: Arrival/Departures Main Hall. Open daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Minimum one-hour rental.
Change Machine – Two machines issue Euro coins. Locations: Main Hall, Level 2, opposite the Information Desk • Departure Lounge, Level 2, near the drink dispensers/fast food area.
Children’s Play Area – Not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is available (Location: Airside, Level 2. Hours: unknown) and a Relay magazine shop (Location: Landside, Main Hall, Level 2. Hours: 5:30 AM – 8:45 PM).
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the information desk for assistance. Location: Main Hall, Level 2.
Lost and Found / Baggage Department – Location: near the Arrival Hall exit. Hours: open from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Luggage Trolleys – Available for a refundable deposit of €1 coin. You can find one in the Drop-Off area, Arrival Hall or one of the car parks.
Photo Booth – Location: Main Hall, Level 2, near the Avis car rental kiosk
Post Box – Drop off your last-minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s mailbox. Location: Main Hall, Level 2, next to the ATM.
Service Call Posts – The airport provides special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility issues. Use the call posts to call the airport special service agents. Location of call posts: Drop-off area and Level 0, near the car park ticket machines.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Lille and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there is a Solair Voyages travel agency with offices at the airport (Landside, next to the Air Algerie desk) that can probably be of assistance.
Work Spaces – Quiet spaces for you to work or check emails. Free to use. Inquire with the Information Desk for availability. Locations: Mezzanine, near the Business Centre and the Departure Lounge, near Gates 4 & 5.
Airport Shuttle
Lille Airport Shuttle offers daily nonstop service between the airport and Lille in a 20-minute journey (one-way). At the time of this update, the fare starts at 8 € for a one-way trip and 10 € for a return trip. For pick-up/drop-off information, fares and more, visit the Lille Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available on-site: Avis • Enterprise/Citer • Europcar/Inter Rent • Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty • Sixt. Location: outside of the Arrivals Hall.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the drop-off esplanade of the airport terminal forecourt, Level 2. At the time of this update, the estimated one-way fare to Lille Centre Ville is 25 € – 35 €.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.