Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
You can take your pick of 12 weekly Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BRU to MRS flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to discovering Marseille (and maybe even some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this airline.
Brussels Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BRU to MRS flights is Brussels Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.04% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BRU and MRS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Strasbourg Airport
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights that leave from Brussels International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Reserve a hotel near MRS if you're on a late Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Brussels International 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 reserving your flight from Brussels International Airport to Marseille Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BRU to MRS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of France, head for Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are among its highlights.