Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.
Each week, there are eight Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, select the 08:10 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:50 with Air France.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LYS to MRS flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air France offers direct flights from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Air France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers LYS to MRS flights is Air France. Its services land as scheduled 79.49% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LYS and MRS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
ر.ق. 204 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 412. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to MRS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LYS to MRS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Lyon to Lyon Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LYS. Whether you have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel near MRS if you have a late Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Marseille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and discover more of Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you want to explore Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MRS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've visited Marseille, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its must-visit sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Toulouse is another standout destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without visiting Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
