Travelling from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Montpellier and Marseille share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your MPL to MRS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between MPL and MRS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Carpiquet Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is 60 €. A return ticket is currently 130 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MPL to MRS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MPL to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
72.45% of flights leaving from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport reach their destination on time.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Montpellier. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near MPL? If you're catching an early flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're landing on a late Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MRS:
Explore without limits with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and chase adventure across Marseille and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Marseille. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MPL to MRS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, consider Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are among the biggest draws.
