Lille Airport, also known as Lille-Lesquin Airport or Lesquin Airport, lies at the centre of an intricate highway network that allows for quick access to Paris, Dunkirk and Belgium. Often nicknamed the “15-minute airport,” Lille Airport is ranked as one of the top French airports in terms of accessibility and punctuality.
With only 1.25 million passengers per year catching flights to Lille Airport, the airport is small yet highly efficient, and an absolute pleasure to visit. There is almost no walking distance between the check-in desks and security gates, staff are friendly and helpful and the airport is clean and tidy.
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Lille Airport comprises three terminals, one of which serves both departing and arriving passengers. All gates are in close proximity to one another.
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Bus: A shuttle service runs hourly between Lille Airport and rail stations Lille Flandres and Lille-Europe, both of which are situated in central Lille. The duration of the trip is 20 minutes; a one-way ticket costs €7 and a return ticket costs €9.
Taxi: Numerous taxi companies operate at Lille Airport. The average cost of a trip into town is €20, which will take approximately 15 minutes.
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Lille Airport has almost 1,600 parking bays spread over four car parks. The most economic option is the long-term park (P1), which costs €42 per week. Although a bit further from the terminal, it is serviced by a free shuttle bus. Slightly closer to the terminal building is P2, where prices range from €1.50 per hour to €60.50 per week. P3, located right next to the terminal, charges €10 per hour and €69 a week, while P4 offers sheltered parking on level 1 of the terminal building for €35 per day €75 per week.
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Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and post office.
Luggage: There is a lost-and-found desk, but no left-luggage facilities.
Conference and business: Lille’s business centre is open between 6am and 10pm on weekdays and from 10am to 6pm at weekends. Facilities and services include Internet access, telephones, fax, projectors and optional catering services.
Other facilities: The airport has a first-aid station and facilities for the disabled, as well as a supervised children’s play area.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available in the boarding lounges, waiting areas and airport hall.
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