Flights from Brussels to Marseille

Brussels to Marseille Flights: An Overview

France's second largest city, Marseille, traces its origins to the ancient Greeks and Phoenicians and is now a vibrant, multicultural city on the Mediterranean coast – a popular destination for vacationers keen to explore the beaches and heritage sites of Provence. City-break visitors and business travelers can take direct flights from Brussels to Marseille from a choice of airports, with flight times around one hour and 45 minutes.  Direct flights include a national carrier and budget airline options, with departure times including early morning and evening services.  Additional indirect flights with one change en route offer alternative air travel possibilities from Brussels to Marseille.

Which airlines fly from Brussels to Marseille?

Belgian national carrier Brussels Airlines offers daily direct flights from Brussels Airport to Marseille. In addition, budget airline Ryanair offers daily direct flights from Brussels to Marseille departing from Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Indirect services from the Belgian capital to Marseille, with one change in transit, include Air France HOP flights via Paris or Lyon, Lufthansa departures via Munich, and KLM connections via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. 

How long is the flight from Brussels to Marseille?

The fastest flights on the 832 kilometers route south from Brussels to Marseille are Ryanair flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, taking one hour and 40 minutes to reach the French city. Brussels Airlines flights take around five minutes longer to complete the same trip.  Indirect flights with connections take longer, with the fastest option being the early morning Air France HOP service via Lyon, taking approximately two hours and 55 minutes total journey time to reach Marseille.  Most other indirect flights take between three and six hours, depending on the route and time spent in transit between connections. 

How many flights are there from Brussels to Marseille?

There are three or four daily direct flights from Brussels to Marseille, with the greatest frequency on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Budget airline Ryanair offers a daily early morning direct flight from Brussels South Charleroi Airport seven days a week, with an additional flight on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.  There are more than 20 indirect flights from Brussels to Marseille daily, with a wide choice of routes and airlines, with departures from early morning to mid evening. 

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

Departure airport: Brussels Airport is located around 12 kilometers north-east of central Brussels, with trains and shuttle bus services taking close to 20 minutes to reach the departures hall from downtown. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is located 55 kilometers south of the city center, with buses taking 45 minutes to reach the terminal. Both airports have long and short stay parking lots, cafe-bars, ATMs, restaurants, and news vendors. There are also large passenger lounges with plenty of seating and places to charge electronic devices, including laptops and phones.  The airport also contains business amenities and free WiFi.

Arrival Airport: Marseille Provence Airport is situated 27 kilometers north-west of the city center, with public transport links provided by free shuttle buses to Vitrolles rail station for transfers downtown, in around 30 minutes. Facilities at the passenger terminal include car rental desks, duty-free shopping, and Provencal gift stores. For passengers looking for refreshment, there are delis, a bakery, fast food outlets, and restaurants. Business lounges with free WiFi are also available.