Transfer to/from - Lille airport (LIL)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

To meet your Uber driver, go to the drop-off zone in front of the terminal. Be sure to follow the directions from the app, as pick-up areas may vary.

Bus

The venue has a bus service to the city's train station, the Lille Flandres tram and metro terminal and Lille Europe. The journey takes about 20 minutes, the fare is €8.00 and it operates approximately every hour Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 am to 8:45 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm. It departs from gate B, next to the check-in desks.

Line 68 from Ilévia (Tel +33 320 404 040) travels to Villeneuve d'Ascq 4 Cantons, with intermediate stops at La Motte, Petit Bois and Lesquin Gare. It operates from 5:45 am to 8:45 pm, with a fare of €1.80.

Alternatively, line 871 from Arc en Ciel (Tel +33 320 893 030) connects Porte de Douai and Porte d'Arras metro stations with Orchies, via the airport and Ronchin, Lesquin, Avelin, Templeuve and Nomain from 8:35 am to 6:00 pm, while bus 855 runs to Villeneuve d'Ascq, Lesquin, Fretin, Avelin and Pont-à-Marcq from 7:00 am to 5:40 pm. Both cost €1.00.

Car rental booking

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located in front of the terminal, on level 2, and the fare to the centre of Lille (15-20 minutes journey time) is €25.00 during the day and €30.00 at night (from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am). Available operators are: Aéroport Taxi (Tel +33 320 044 924), Taxi Alexandre (Tel +33 625 678 919), Taxi Gares (Tel +33 320 066 400), Taxi Rihour (Tel +33 320 552 056), Taxi Union (Tel +33 320 060 606), Art Taxis (Tel +33 320 810 101), Europe Taxi (Tel +33 320 561 919).

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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