Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is 1 hour.
Lyon and Marseille follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Air France is the earliest flight available. Air France operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LYS to MRS flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Marseille (and perhaps some other exciting corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Corsair is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to MRS flights. A reliable 86.67% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LYS and MRS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$156 is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Return flights start at $224. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LYS to MRS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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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 Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, 69.6% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Marseille based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MRS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. 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. Experience major highlights starting with Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
