Lesquin to London, Essex (LIL–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LIL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LIL and STN. Nearest airports to LIL with scheduled service: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 110 mi) · Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 112 mi) · Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 116 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 4h 50m FR → FRRK Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London, Essex flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 5h U2V7 → BAFR Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 12m V7 → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 6h 10m V7 → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
OPO Porto 6h 25m FR → FR Porto (OPO) to London, Essex flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 41m U2V7 → BYFRLS Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to London, Essex flights
SPU Split 7h 55m V7 → LS Split (SPU) to London, Essex flights
ALC Alicante 7h 55m U2 → FRLS Alicante (ALC) to London, Essex flights
OLB Olbia (SS) 8h 18m V7 → BAFRLS Olbia (SS) (OLB) to London, Essex flights
SVQ Seville 8h 30m V7 → FR Seville (SVQ) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lesquin to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LIL and STN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIL to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BSL ~4h 15m MRS ~4h 50m NCE ~5h 0m BCN ~5h 12m BIQ ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,515
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Lesquin

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric LIL→STN ANR→STN CDG→STN
Distance from LIL – 73 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 2
Antwerp (ANR) to London, Essex flights · Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights · Rotterdam (RTM) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIL with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Lesquin.
LIL: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lesquin, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

LIL–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lesquin to London, Essex route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIL
Full nameLille Airport
IATA / ICAOLIL / LFQQ
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation157 ft / 48 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIL to STN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Marseille Provence, Nice-Côte d'Azur and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Lesquin.
Nearby alternatives include ANR, CDG and RTM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Marseille Provence, Nice-Côte d'Azur and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Antwerp (ANR), Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) and Rotterdam (RTM).