Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 59 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London.
London is 1 hour behind Marseille, where Marseille Provence Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 25 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from MRS to LHR is with British Airways at 21:45. Opt for the first departure operated by British Airways at 10:05 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from MRS to London, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Book a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London and skip the connections. MRS offers nonstop options to these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to London. Reserve your trip with one of these:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from MRS to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from France. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
MRS is around 26 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to MRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London
$36 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to London. Return flights start from $77. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MRS to London.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Following your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from MRS to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MRS to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to London, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
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