Cheap flights from Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS)

Provence's airport, 27 km north-west of Marseille

Marseille Provence sits 27 km north-west of Marseille in Marignane and is the busiest airport in southern France outside Nice. The schedule blends a heavy domestic load to Paris, Lyon and Lille with extensive Mediterranean and North-African links. Air France, Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea and Transavia headline, plus year-round operations to Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia from MRS.

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Airlines flying from Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS)

Major carriers: Air France, Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest week to fly from Marseille?
Late January, February and the first half of November are the cheapest weeks at MRS, when leisure flows to North Africa and the western Mediterranean drop off. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the troughs across every route in one view, making it easy to time a trip outside school holidays.
Which airlines have a base at Marseille Provence?
Ryanair runs a substantial base with crewed aircraft at MRS, alongside Air France, easyJet and Volotea. Transavia France has expanded heavily in recent years, and Air Algérie, Tunisair, Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines anchor the Mediterranean and North-African network.
How far is Marseille Provence airport from the city?
Marseille Provence is about 27 km north-west of central Marseille, in Marignane. The Navette Marseille shuttle bus runs to Saint-Charles station in 25-40 minutes depending on traffic, while local rail uses the Vitrolles-Aéroport-Marseille-Provence stop with a free shuttle to the terminals.
Are there direct flights from Marseille to North Africa?
Yes, MRS has one of the densest North-African networks of any French airport, with year-round flights to Algiers, Casablanca, Tunis, Constantine, Oran and several smaller cities. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week to fly any of those routes, with no signup.

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