Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Marseille and Lille follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MRS to LIL start at 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 19:55 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 11 weekly Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MRS to LIL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Lille (and then discovering more of France!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 69.05% of its services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering MRS to LIL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MRS and LIL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille Airport (LIL)
At the moment, 20 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 45 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MRS to LIL, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MRS to LIL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
73.25% of flights that take off from Marseille Provence Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Consider booking a hotel near LIL if you have a late Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Lille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Lille and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lille Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
From Lille Airport, Lille is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Lille. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MRS to LIL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lille. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Strasbourg is another favourite destination in France and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. No trip is complete without seeing Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.