France · direct from 6 UK airports
Marseille
France's oldest city: the Old Port, the hilltop basilica, and the limestone inlets of the Calanques.
Vallon des Auffes: a fishing harbour under the corniche
Photo: Arnaud 25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
A tiny harbour of traditional wooden boats tucked under a road viaduct, with restaurants serving bouillabaisse.
WhereAbout 13 miles from the airport (MRS)
Getting thereBuses run along the corniche from the Old Port.
Direct flights to Marseille from the UK
6 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | Ryanair · easyJet | Apr to Sep | 662 mi |
| Edinburgh | Ryanair | Oct, Mar to Sep | 944 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet | All year | 589 mi |
| Glasgow | easyJet | Jan | 959 mi |
| Manchester | Ryanair | Oct, Mar to Sep | 765 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | All year | 628 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Marseille by month
12°Jan
13°Feb
16°Mar
19°Apr
24°May
28°Jun
31°Jul
30°Aug
26°Sep
21°Oct
16°Nov
12°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 4° | 5 |
| February | 13° | 4° | 5 |
| March | 16° | 6° | 4 |
| April | 19° | 9° | 6 |
| May | 24° | 13° | 4 |
| June | 28° | 17° | 3 |
| July | 31° | 20° | 1 |
| August | 30° | 19° | 3 |
| September | 26° | 16° | 5 |
| October | 21° | 13° | 6 |
| November | 16° | 8° | 7 |
| December | 12° | 4° | 5 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Marseille). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's France travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.