Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Nice and Marseille share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave enough time to catch your NCE to MRS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Marseille Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NCE and MRS:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$133 is currently the best price for a one-way Nice Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Return flights start at $333. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from NCE to MRS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Nice Airport to Marseille Airport.
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Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
76% of flights taking off from Nice Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MRS if you're taking a late Nice Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Marseille Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Nice Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit 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 Nice Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NCE to MRS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Marseille, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.