Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your BHX to MRS flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BHX and MRS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$91 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Return flights start from $187. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to MRS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel close to MRS if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of France
Marseille is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, consider Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are key reasons to visit.