Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Marseille is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your EDI to MRS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and MRS:
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
R 711 is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,396. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from EDI to MRS, book your journey five months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Marseille in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you want to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to MRS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, your itinerary will be busy.
Toulouse is another must-experience destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.