Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport.
Marseille and Lille are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from four weekly Marseille Airport to Lille Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 19:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to LIL 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.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Lille (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MRS to LIL flights, with 75.61% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRS and LIL:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Lille Airport (LIL)
Currently, £15 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Airport to Lille Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £32. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MRS to LIL, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MRS to LIL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kms (17 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
If you're arriving on a late Marseille Airport to Lille Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LIL:
Grab a Lille Airport rental car and explore Lille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Lille Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lille. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Lille Airport for August if you want to explore Lille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to LIL in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lille. Around 209 kms (130 miles) away to the south, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Strasbourg is another must-experience destination in France and is around 402 kms (250 miles) south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without visiting Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, Marché de Noël and Place du Ch?teau.