Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to MRS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and MRS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
61 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Return flights start at 119 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to MRS, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Marseille based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 explored once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another well-known destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.