Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marseille one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from eight weekly London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your LGW to MRS flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Marseille (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
With 79.73% of services landing as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to MRS flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and MRS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport flight is 37 €. A return fare right now is 81 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to MRS, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW land on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MRS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in France, head for Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are key highlights.