Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 25 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Marseille (and perhaps some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to MRS flights, with 71.03% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and MRS:
Paris Orly Airport
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is R 1,467. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,559. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to MRS by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week before your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Marseille in April.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MRS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.