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Flights from Istanbul to Lille
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Lille. The fastest way is one stop via Marseille or Podgorica, about 10h 48m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 52m
Istanbul to Lille at a glance
Fastest journey5h 52mVia Marseille, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Marseille or Podgorica
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Lille
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Marseille (MRS) LIL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair
Sat07:30 IST09:18 MRS6h 42m connection16:00 MRS17:18 LILTurkish Airlines + Ryanair
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IST Podgorica (TGD) LIL
Leg 1: Air Montenegro, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Montenegro
Sat08:15 IST08:36 TGD7h 09m connection15:45 TGD18:04 LILTurkish Airlines + Air Montenegro
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IST Athens (ATH) LIL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Volotea
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IST Heraklion (HER) LIL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece), Volotea
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,259 km1,403 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 52mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hLille vs Istanbul
- Currency in Lille
- EUR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → LIL
Flights from Istanbul to Lille: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lille?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Marseille, Podgorica and Athens. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lille?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,259 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Lille?
The best connecting points are Marseille (MRS), Podgorica (TGD), Athens (ATH) and Heraklion (HER). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Lille?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Lille: Lille Airport (LIL).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lille?
Lille is 2 hours behind Istanbul.





