Flying from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to MRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Belfast to MRS that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BFS and MRS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kms (12 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from George Best Belfast City Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BHD is around 5 kms (3 miles) from central Belfast. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to MRS flight? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Reserve a hotel close to MRS if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, central Marseille is around 27 kms (17 miles) away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport is £38. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £78. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to MRS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Belfast to MRS.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). August is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
Lock in a Belfast to MRS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Marseille to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Marseille
After booking your flight from Belfast to Marseille Provence Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
Your Marseille trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the north, popular attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you want to check out another major destination in France, consider Nice, roughly 161 kms (100 miles) east of Marseille. Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais are the start of reasons to visit.
