How to get from Istanbul to Lille
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 30m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 2255 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2255 km
Istanbul to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Brussels Airportflight
AJet·3h 35m - 2Brussels Airport → Lille Airportbus
FlixBus·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Lille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€131October 2026
€150Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusBrussels Airport-Lille AirportBook →On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Lille works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Brussels, about 3h 35m. Transfer in Brussels and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lille (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €71 over 6h 30m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lille?
The most useful route takes about 6h 30m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Lille from Istanbul?
About 2255 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Lille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €71 to €129. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lille?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lille?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h 30m. About 1h 30m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Lille?
Istanbul is SAW and Lille is LIL, so this route is usually written SAW to LIL.
Which operators run Istanbul to Lille?
On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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