Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marseille one hour ahead of Manchester.
Flights from MAN to MRS start from 07:40 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MAN to MRS flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to exploring Marseille (and perhaps some other exciting corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MAN to MRS flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAN and MRS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport flight is $42. A return plane ticket right now is $85. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAN to MRS.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you have a late Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MRS:
Go where the road takes you with a Marseille Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and see more of Marseille and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Marseille Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without visiting Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.