Flying from Lille Airport (LIL) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lille.
Flights from LIL to MRS start from 08:35 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:50 with Ryanair. In total, there are four weekly Lille Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LIL to MRS flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Marseille (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers LIL to MRS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LIL and MRS:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lille Airport (LIL) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
At the moment, ج.م. 1,135 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lille Airport to Marseille Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 2,384. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIL to MRS, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from LIL to MRS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Lille Airport (LIL)
Of all flights leaving Lille Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Lille Airport from central Lille, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lille Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Grab a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Marseille Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Marseille based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Lille Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LIL to MRS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
