Northern France's gateway connecting Lille to Europe.
Opened
1936
Location
Lesquin, France
Lille Airport, officially known as Lille-Lesquin Airport, is the primary commercial airport serving the Lille metropolitan area in northern France. Located in the commune of Lesquin, approximately 8 kilometres southeast of Lille city centre, it serves as an important regional hub for domestic and European travel.
The airport handles several million passengers annually and offers connections to numerous European destinations. Its strategic location near the borders of Belgium and the English Channel region makes it a significant gateway for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais area.
Despite competition from the high-speed Eurostar and TGV rail services connecting Lille to London, Paris, and Brussels, the airport continues to attract low-cost carriers and charter flights, supporting tourism and business travel across the region.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Lille city centre by a dedicated shuttle bus service linking to the metro and rail network at Lille-Flandres station.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Lille Airport include Air France and various low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Transavia.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 8 km southeast of Lille city centre in the commune of Lesquin.
- ›The airport faces strong competition from Lille's high-speed rail connections to Paris, London, and Brussels.
- ›It serves the wider cross-border region including parts of northern France and western Belgium.
- ›The airport has a single runway designated 08/26.
- ›Lille is one of France's largest cities but its airport remains relatively small due to excellent rail connectivity.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
