Travelling from London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille.
With 21 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from LHR to MRS is with British Airways at 6pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to MRS.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Marseille Provence Airport with British Airways. This top airline operates services from LHR.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and MRS is British Airways.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 71.03% of the time.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Marseille Provence Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
easyJet offers direct flights from London to MRS out of LGW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
On the LGW to MRS route, easyJet is the preferred choice for many passengers.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to MRS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get to your destination faster from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Marseille Provence Airport can be booked from here.
Ryanair is one well-known airline that offers direct London to MRS plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to MRS.
Ryanair is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Marseille Provence Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Marseille Provence Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marseille and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your London to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, R 518 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,024. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to MRS.
The best month for landing cheap London to Marseille Provence Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is when most people book flights from London to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Visit Marseille in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London to MRS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from London to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour are highlights which should be on any good Marseille itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Nice is another must-experience destination in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No journey is complete without a visit to Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
