Lille to Köln flights
Köln lies 276 km (171 mi) east of Lille, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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.
| Lille | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 238,695 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | LIL, 8 km out | CGN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 59000–59998 CEDEX | 50667–51149 |
What changes when you arrive in Köln
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Köln
Köln is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,516-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 42 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 80 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 83 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 42 km (26 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
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Staying in Köln
Our booking partner lists 798 places to stay in Cologne. Of the 460 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (272), and 4 are five-star. Across 366 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 830,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Köln from Lille?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, east of Lille.
How long does it take to get from Lille to Köln by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lille and Köln?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lille to Köln flights?
Typically Lille Airport (LIL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN); Köln also has DUS, DTM, MST, NRN.
What currency do I need in Köln?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Köln?
Our booking partner lists 798 places to stay in Cologne, bookable on this site.
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.