Travelling from Lille Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lille.
Each week, there are 11 Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 07:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:55 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LIL to MRS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Marseille (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering LIL to MRS flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIL and MRS:
Bordeaux Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is R 403. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 810. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIL to MRS.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from LIL to MRS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Lille Airport (LIL)
When it comes to Lille Airport's on-time performance, 70.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Lille Airport from central Lille, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LIL? If you're catching an early flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you have a late Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's usual tourist stops.
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)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIL to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its leading attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
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.