Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Edinburgh is one hour behind Marseille and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MRS to EDI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Edinburgh (and perhaps some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for MRS to EDI flights is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MRS and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, 18 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 58 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to EDI.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MRS to EDI.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights taking off from Marseille Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MRS? If you've booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Edinburgh in March.
When reserving your flight from Marseille Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MRS to EDI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.