Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bristol 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 Bristol.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your BRS to MRS flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Marseille (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Marseille Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is easyJet.
With 66.67% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating BRS to MRS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bristol Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BRS and MRS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BRS land on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BRS. Whether you have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Marseille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bristol Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Explore without limits with a Marseille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and chase adventure across Marseille and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Marseille 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 BRS to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.