Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Arrivals at Marseille Provence Airport follow a standardized European layout, directing passengers efficiently from gate to landside transport.

• Follow signage to disembark and proceed towards passport control (for non-Schengen arrivals) or directly to baggage reclaim (for domestic and Schengen flights).
• Non-Schengen arrivals must clear French border control (PAF); separate lanes operate for EU/EEA/CH citizens and non-EU passport holders.
• Collect checked luggage from the assigned carousel in the baggage reclaim hall.
• Proceed through French Customs (Douane); pass through the green channel if you have nothing to declare, or the red channel if carrying goods over statutory limits.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall where ground transport, car hire desks, and airport services are located.

• Tren

  Express Shuttle Bus (Lecar / Line 91)

  Direct airport shuttle connecting all terminals directly to Marseille Saint-Charles railway station in the city centre.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 30-40 minutes

  Costo habitual:

  typically €10 - €11

• Tren

  Train (SNCF TER via Vitrolles Airport Station)

  Take a short free shuttle bus from the terminal to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence station, then a regional TER train to Marseille Saint-Charles.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 20-30 minutes total (5-minute shuttle + 15-20 minute train)

  Costo habitual:

  typically €5 - €7

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis wait at designated ranks outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Metered rates apply.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 30-45 minutes (traffic dependent)

  Costo habitual:

  typically €50 - €70 daytime (higher fares apply at night and on Sundays)

• Transporte VTC

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare services pick up passengers at designated drop-off and pick-up parking zones near the terminals.

  Tiempo:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Costo habitual:

  typically €40 - €65

Transfers between terminals and transport hubs are straightforward and accessible on foot or via shuttle.

• Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by an outdoor pedestrian walkway; walking between them takes roughly 5 to 10 minutes.
• Passengers connecting between flights must clear security and border control if transitioning between Schengen and non-Schengen zones.
• A free shuttle bus operates frequently to connect the airport terminals with the nearby Vitrolles train station.

Free public Wi-Fi access is available throughout all passenger terminal areas.

• Select the official airport network identifier (typically named '_AMP Free Wifi') on your device.
• Accept the terms of service on the portal splash page to establish a connection.
• Session access is unlimited, though re-authentication may be required after extended periods.

Financial services, including automated teller machines and currency exchange, are available in the main public areas.

• ATMs accepting major international debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are situated in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Currency exchange desks operate landside in Terminal 1 for major international currencies.
• Contactless card payments are universally accepted across ground transport, shops, and dining establishments.

A selection of quick-service food outlets, cafes, and bakeries operate in both terminals before and after security.

• Landside options include coffee shops and bakeries near the main arrivals and departures areas.
• Airside dining features grab-and-go options, local snacks, and casual sit-down food venues.
• Operating hours generally align with scheduled daily flight movements.

Executive lounges are available in Terminal 1 for eligible passengers and walk-in entry.

• Lounges provide quiet seating, Wi-Fi, light refreshments, and workplace facilities.
• Access is granted to premium class airline passengers, select elite frequent flyer members, or via paid lounge pass programmes.

Several hotels are located directly within walking distance or a short hotel-shuttle ride from the airport terminals.

• Budget and mid-range accommodation options (such as ibis, ibis budget, and Best Western) are located within 500 metres to 1 kilometre of the terminals.
• Pedestrian footpaths connect the closest properties, while some offer courtesy shuttle buses.

Standard baggage services are available, including luggage protection and lost item assistance.

• Baggage wrapping and protection services are available in the departure areas of Terminal 1.
• For delayed or lost baggage, report directly to your operating airline's ground handling agent desk in the baggage reclaim hall.
• An official lost property desk handles items mislaid within the public areas of the terminal buildings.

Facilities for travellers with young children are located throughout the terminal complex.

• Dedicated baby-care changing rooms are integrated into main toilet blocks landside and airside.
• Stroller-accessible pathways and lifts connect all levels of the airport buildings.

• Free Wi-Fi
• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Car hire centre
• Baby care rooms
• Charging stations
• Duty-free shops
• Information desk

Número de emergencia local: 112 (European Emergency Number) or 15 (SAMU Medical), 17 (Police), 18 (Fire)

• For medical assistance inside the airport, contact any airport staff member or proceed to the terminal information desk.
• For lost passports, report to the French Border Police (Police Aux Frontières) station located within Terminal 1, and contact your national embassy in France.

• Verifica la validez de tu pasaporte y cualquier visado, ETA o declaración de entrada requerida.
• Confirma tu terminal de salida en tu tarjeta de embarque el día anterior.
• Activa una travel eSIM para estar conectado nada más aterrizar.
• Descarga mapas sin conexión y haz una captura de pantalla de la dirección de tu hotel y la referencia de tu reserva.
• Informa a tu banco de que vas a viajar y lleva una tarjeta de pago de respaldo.
• Guarda el número de emergencia local y el contacto de tu embajada en tu teléfono.
• Fotografía tu pasaporte y guarda la copia en un lugar al que puedas acceder sin conexión.
• Comprueba la franquicia de equipaje y los artículos restringidos para tu destino.

Las operaciones aeroportuarias cambian. Confirma siempre las terminales, tarifas y horarios con las fuentes oficiales que se indican a continuación antes de viajar.

• Marseille Provence Airport Official WebsiteFuente oficial del aeropuerto
• Ministère de l'Intérieur - Border Control & ImmigrationFuente gubernamental
• Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits IndirectsFuente gubernamental
• SNCF TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFuente oficial de transporte
• Service-Public.fr Emergency Services GuideFuente gubernamental