Birmingham to Lille flights
Lille lies 399 km (248 mi) south-east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Birmingham | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 1.2 million | 238,695 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | LIL, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 59000–59998 CEDEX |
Clocks in Lille are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 1 h 16 min journey lands 2 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lille
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Lille
Lille is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lille Airport (LIL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,268 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lille from Birmingham?
399 km (248 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Lille by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Lille?
Lille is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Lille flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lille Airport (LIL); Lille also has OST.
What currency do I need in Lille?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.