Flying from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll catch your flight from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) are Milan's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Marseille Provence Airport flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Marseille (where Marseille Provence Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
You can choose from 7 direct flights every week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). This is the most popular route, with Twin Jet offering a 8:40am departure from MXP to MRS.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to MRS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) depart from this terminal.
Twin Jet is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport leaving from MXP.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between MXP and MRS is TWIN JET.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is TWIN JET.
Located around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Prefer to leave from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to MRS are available with Ryanair.
On the BGY to MRS route, Ryanair is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Marseille Provence Airport, Ryanair leads in on-time performance.
BGY is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Milan. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Milan to MRS flight? Check in to a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a plane ticket from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) with a stop or two leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and MRS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kms (5 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 20 minutes to arrive by car and 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Marseille Provence Airport flight:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LIN is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Have a late flight from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near MRS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Milan to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, central Marseille is around 27 kms (17 miles) away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport is £12. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £26. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to MRS.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
November is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Marseille based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Milan to MRS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Marseille
After booking your flight from Milan to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are leading attractions which should be on any good Marseille itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Marseille. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the north, popular attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nice is another must-experience destination in France and is around 161 kms (100 miles) east of Marseille. No trip is complete without dropping by Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.