Travelling from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brest.
You can choose from nine weekly Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Volotea is the earliest flight available. Transavia France operates the latest service of the day at 20:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BES to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Marseille (and then exploring more of France!) is a breeze with Transavia France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier that operates BES to MRS flights. An impressive 90.32% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BES and MRS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Strasbourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Currently, £43 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £88. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BES to MRS.
The cheapest month for flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BES to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Brest Bretagne Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BES make it to their destination as scheduled 80.61% of the time.
Central Brest to Brest Bretagne Airport is approximately 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BES:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you have a late Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 16 miles from the centre of Marseille. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Marseille in April.
Book your flight from Brest Bretagne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you want to explore Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BES to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 170 miles north to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Toulouse is another well-known destination in France and is around 200 miles west of Marseille. No trip is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
