Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Marseille is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your EDI to MRS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Marseille (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to MRS flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and MRS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
Rs8,877 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs17,574. These prices can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to MRS by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Marseille. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to MRS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without seeing Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.