Cheap Flights to Marseille (TLN)

Ebookers makes planning a trip to Marseille, or Marseilles as the city is called in English, affordable and convenient. Bargain flights to Marseille, the biggest Mediterranean port city and the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, are easy to find using the Internet search tools provided by ebookers to secure a plane ticket. Marseille is an international melting pot with African, Spanish and Italian influences. The city is known for its colourful markets, the Calanques cliffs area and the former artists' colony of l'Estaque.

Arriving in Marseille

Marseille Provence Airport serves the Marseille region. The airport is located to the northwest of the city at Marignane on the Etang de Berre, approximately 17 miles from downtown. Air France, British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair and about 20 other airlines fly into this airport. Marseille Provence Airport has a terminal specifically dedicated to budget airlines like easyJet.

Transportation from the Airport

Ground transportation is available from Marseille Provence Airport to downtown Marseille by train and shuttle bus. Taxis are also available at the airport. The cost includes VAT and the tip, and you can pay the driver by credit card. If you prefer to rent a car, seven car-rental agencies have desks at the airport, including Hertz, Europcar and Avis.

Weather Conditions in Marseille

Marseille has a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry and hot, while winters are mild and humid. July and August are the hottest months, with high temperatures around 30°C. December through February are the coldest months, with average temperatures around 12°C. The mild weather means that you can visit Marseille at any time of the year, but the summer months feature a number of popular outdoor events, including the Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day, in June.

Things to Do in Marseille

Marseille offers many historical attractions and cultural experiences. Tourists flock to see Notre Dame de la Garde, the Musée des Docks Romains and the Musée d'Archéologie Méditerranéenne. Sightseers enjoy la Corniche, a walkway by the sea, the Vieux Port, or old harbour, and the famous Canebière Avenue that runs along the harbour. Boulevard Longchamp and Palais Longchamp are also great attractions to visit, and if you are travelling to Marseille in the warm weather months, the Festival de Danse et des Arts Multiples de Marseille is a dance festival that lasts all summer. Just outside of town is the Calanques, a series of miniature fjords that features a spectacular walk along the coast from Cassis to Marseille. The Château d'If, the prison structure made famous by the novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ by Alexander Dumas, is located on an island just outside of Marseille.

Plan a Hassle-Free Trip to Marseille

Marseille has a cultural identity that is unique and unlike other French cities. With its international population, the city offers an exciting mix of history, arts, entertainment and cuisine that makes exploring the city a memorable experience. Ebookers can be your travel planner to help you make the most of your trip to the city. Finding affordable flights to Marseille, bargain accommodation and deals on admission to area attractions is ebookers' specialty.