Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport is 55 minutes.
Marseille and Lyon share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are eight Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 05:55 Corsair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 18:55 with Air France.
To ensure you catch your MRS to LYS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport.
Air France tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air France is a leader in on-time performance for MRS to LYS flights, with 93.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRS and LYS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
At the moment, ج.م. 2,388 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 5,510. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MRS to LYS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MRS to LYS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MRS:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lyon and beyond.
Booking your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lyon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Marseille Airport to Lyon Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MRS to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
