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XME Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport

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Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport (XME) serves Lille, about 80 km southeast of Lille. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAXME
ICAOLFQJ
ServesLille
From centre78 km
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation138 m

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The airport in numbers

Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport — facts & history

We pulled Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
452 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Communauté d'agglomération Maubeuge Val de Sambre

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport to Lille

The airport is about 80 km southeast of Lille, about 82 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €129–€205.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~57 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~82 min€129–€205
Private transfer~82 minfixed upfront
Car rental~82 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€129–€205 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Maubeuge ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport to the centre of Lille?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 80 km southeast of Lille, about 82 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport to Lille?
Roughly €129–€205 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport to Lille?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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