Marseille Provence Airport

Marseille Provence Airport is about 27 km northwest of central Marseille. By road the trip takes around 30 minutes in light traffic, but it can take much longer at rush hour. The L91 shuttle bus reaches Saint-Charles station in about 25 to 30 minutes, and trains from nearby Vitrolles station take 15 to 20 minutes to Saint-Charles.

No. The airport is in the town of Marignane, on the shore of the Étang de Berre, about 27 km northwest of Marseille. The nearest train station is Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence, which is linked to the terminals by a short shuttle bus ride. Despite the distance, it is the main airport for Marseille and the surrounding Provence region.

Marseille Provence Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is made up of Hall A and Hall B and was extended and renovated in 2024. Terminal 2, also called MP2, is a separate building opened in 2006 for low-cost flights. The two buildings are close together, with the airport bus station between them, so you can walk from one to the other.

Ryanair uses Terminal 2 (MP2) at Marseille Provence Airport, along with easyJet and Aer Lingus. Air France, Air Corsica, Transavia, Volotea, the North African airlines and most other scheduled carriers use Terminal 1. Codeshare and seasonal changes can happen, so always check the terminal printed on your booking or boarding pass before traveling to the airport.

Official taxis wait at the marked taxi rank outside the arrivals area. Join the line and take the first available car rather than accepting offers from people who approach you inside the terminal. The drive to central Marseille takes about 30 minutes without traffic, and taxis are also a practical choice for Cassis or the cruise terminals.

Yes. The L91 Navette Marseille Aéroport runs from platform 6 of the airport bus station to Marseille Saint-Charles at least every 20 minutes, from early morning until after midnight. The trip takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Saint-Charles is the city's main train station, with metro lines to the Old Port and other districts.

The L13 shuttle bus leaves from platform 5 of the airport bus station every 10 to 15 minutes and reaches Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence station in about 5 minutes. From there, TER regional trains run to Marseille Saint-Charles in 15 to 20 minutes and to other towns in the region. The shuttle is not free, so buy a ticket before boarding.

Bus line 40 runs from platform 3 of the airport bus station to the Aix-en-Provence bus station about every 30 minutes, stopping at Aix TGV station on the way. The trip takes at least 30 minutes. Taxis and pre-booked drivers also make the trip by road, which is easier if you are going straight to a hotel or villa outside the town center.

There is no direct public bus from the airport to Cassis or the Marseille cruise terminals. Most travelers take a taxi, a rideshare or a pre-booked transfer, which avoids carrying luggage through a change in central Marseille. Another option is the L91 shuttle to Saint-Charles and then local transport, which takes longer and involves at least one connection.

Yes. Uber operates at Marseille Provence Airport, and the app shows where to meet your driver outside the terminal. The trip to central Marseille is about 27 km, around 30 minutes in light traffic. Check which terminal you arrived at, Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 (MP2), so the driver goes to the right building.

Travelers from outside the Schengen Area go through passport control on arrival, while those on Schengen flights do not. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check visa rules for your nationality before you travel.

Marseille uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and moves to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. The currency is the euro, and cards are widely accepted. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers, mild winters and occasional strong mistral winds that can affect flights and outdoor plans.

Marseille Provence Airport handled about 11.3 million passengers in 2025, making it the second-busiest airport in the region after Nice. For winter 2025 it listed 33 airlines and 88 destinations. The airport is managed by the Aix-Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry and has two runways.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.