Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Marseille is one hour ahead of Manchester and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAN to MRS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAN and MRS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, £16 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £35. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to MRS.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the departures from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MRS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is roughly 16 miles from central Marseille. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Marseille. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to MRS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 170 miles north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another essential stop in France and is around 200 miles west of Marseille. No journey is complete without a visit to Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.