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MRS Marseille Provence Airport

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Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) serves Marseille, about 20 km northwest of Marseille. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMRS
ICAOLFML
ServesMarseille
From centre20 km
Non-stop86
Airlines38
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation23 m

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The airport in numbers

Marseille Provence Airport — facts & history

We pulled Marseille Provence Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.1M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 10M in 2019.

Opened
1922
104 years ago
Passengers / year
9.1M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
10M
in 2019
Elevation
23 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1980–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Marseille Provence Airport to Marseille

The airport is about 20 km northwest of Marseille, about 43 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €36–€58.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~30 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~43 min€36–€58
Private transfer~43 minfixed upfront
Car rental~43 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MRS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Avignon66 km69 min€110–€175
Montpellier110 km116 min€181–€288
Cannes145 km152 min€238–€377
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Marseille Provence Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€36–€58 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Marseille ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Marseille Provence Airport

Non-stop flights to about 86 destinations, operated by 38 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Air France · Air Algerie · Alitalia · Aigle Azur · Twin Jet · Corse-Mediterranee · XL Airways France · Tunisair · Airlinair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Marseille Provence Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

Marseille Provence Airport is the airport nearest Marseille's cruise terminal. Cruises from Marseille — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Marseille Provence Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Marseille shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Marseille Provence Airport to the centre of Marseille?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 20 km northwest of Marseille, about 43 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Marseille Provence Airport to Marseille?
Roughly €36–€58 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Marseille Provence Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Marseille Provence Airport to Marseille?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Marseille Provence Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Marseille Provence Airport?
About 86 destinations, including Paris, Milano, Bastia, Calvi. 38 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Marseille Provence Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Marseille Provence Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Marseille Provence Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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