Bordeaux to Marseille flights

Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille

The city of Marseille is famous for its art scene and theatres. It is the birthplace of many French poets and writers, including Pierre Berta and Andre Roussin. Getting to Marseille from Bordeaux is easy, fast and convenient, so enjoying the most iconic southern city in France from its premier wine and culinary hotspot should be an option for most travelers. When visiting Marseille, be sure to explore the port of I’Estague located towards the end of the Bay of Marseille. Here, visitors can take a walk to the Le Gymnase, La Criee, the Theatre of Toursky or the arts center in La Friche. Flying is by far the best option for traveling between these two cities, and flights from Bordeaux city to Marseille are cheaper when booked early in advance. 

Which airlines fly from Bordeaux to Marseille?

Airlines operating flights from Bordeaux to Marseille include Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Iberia, easyJet, and Lufthansa. There is an average of 30 flights per week and five flights from Bordeaux to Marseille every day. Three airlines, Ryanair, easyJet and AirFrance operate non-stop flights from Bordeaux to Marseille, which are located  500-kilometers apart.  

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Marseille?

Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille take an average of one hour ten minutes. The flights are convenient and efficient means to get to Marseille compared to other means, such as the bus, which takes upwards of 24 hours. Indirect flights between Bordeaux and Marseille can take a little longer. Generally speaking, a flight along this route with a stopover will take between two and a half and five hours. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Bordeaux city to Marseille?

Departure airport: The departure airport is Bordeaux International Airport also known as Bordeaux-Merignac Airport. It is located within the commune of Merignac 12-kilometers west of the city of Bordeaux. It is the main international airport serving Bordeaux and western France.

The airport is easily accessed from the city of Bordeaux by the airport shuttle bus. Take the Navette Shuttle 30’ Direct that operates from the airport to the Gare de Bordeaux St-Jean train station multiple times a day. There are also other cheaper local buses available which are operated by TBM. A journey to the airport from the city of Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station takes an average of 30 minutes. The coaches are also accessible to passengers with reduced mobility and are equipped with air-conditioning. They have free onboard WiFi for passengers traveling to and from the airport to use, and pick up points are situated outside the train station Centre-ville exit of Hall 2 while the drop-off is outside Hall B of the Bordeaux Airport.

Arrival airport: Arrival airport is at the Marseille-Provence (MRS) airport located in Marignane, 27-kilometers northwest of Marseille city center. The airport can be accessed through various public transport means such as bus, train, and taxi. The airport shuttle buses run from 4.10 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. and only take 30 minutes to reach the airport.

It's easy to get to the train station using airport train shuttle buses. Buses operate from platform five bus station Gare Routiere’ a short distance from terminal MP1 and MP2. Public amenities are also readily available at the airport, such as ATMs, duty-free shops, currency exchange bureaus, and car rental offices. Once in Marseille, you can take your time to tour this iconic city’s coastline, museums, clubs, cinemas, hotels and explore its culture. You can try dishes from the Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port and Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille hotels, among others. Bon Appetit!