Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Manchester is one hour behind Marseille and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 16:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MRS to MAN flights is Ryanair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MRS and MAN include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights departing from Marseille Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kms (17 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you have a late Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and see more of Manchester and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to central Manchester has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Manchester. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to explore Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MRS to MAN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Manchester, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kms (160 miles) south-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kms (70 miles) south of Manchester. No journey is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.