Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Ajaccio Airport (AJA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Ajaccio's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Marseille.
Each week, there are 21 Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 08:50 Air Corsica flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:35 with Air Corsica.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to AJA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Corsica is your ticket to exploring Ajaccio (and perhaps some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Corsica on this route.
Air Corsica is the most punctual carrier operating MRS to AJA flights, with 78.21% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MRS and AJA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
Right now, ر.ق. 262 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 529. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to AJA.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MRS to AJA.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Marseille Airport, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Marseille Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
Consider booking a hotel near AJA if you're on a late Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Ajaccio Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and see more of Ajaccio and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Ajaccio Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ajaccio Airport (AJA) to central Ajaccio
From Ajaccio Airport, Ajaccio is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Ajaccio in March.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Airport to Ajaccio Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ajaccio during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to AJA in February. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ajaccio. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Ajaccio, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
