Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Lille's timezone is UTC+1, making Lille one hour ahead of Southampton.
To ensure you get on your SOU to LIL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Lille Airport. Faro Airport is a top stopover on the SOU to LIL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lille Airport (LIL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Lille Airport flight is ج.م. 8,083. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 16,689. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOU to LIL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Lille Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SOU to LIL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Southampton Airport to Lille Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to Southampton Airport's on-time performance, data shows 55.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to Lille Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIL if you have a late Southampton Airport to Lille Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Lille Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Lille and beyond.
Booking your ride from Lille Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
From Lille Airport, Lille is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Lille Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lille in April.
When booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Lille Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lille, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOU to LIL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Lille, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 209 kilometres south to Paris to tick off its leading sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille, Strasbourg is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.
