Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Marseille and Brussels are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 12 Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to BRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Brussels Airlines offers direct flights from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Brussels Airlines on this route.
Brussels Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MRS to BRU flights, with 81.63% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRS and BRU:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport flight is R 788. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,063. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MRS to BRU, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights that take off from Marseille Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Book a hotel near BRU if you're on a late Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Brussels International Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Brussels in March.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Marseille Airport to Brussels International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Belgium waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Liege is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without a visit to Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.