Marseille Provence Airport is an international airport located on the lands of Marignane, which is the commune of the Bouches region, 27 km northwest of Marseille. The port mainly serves the Mediterranean coast of France. Provence Airport is the 5th busiest airport in France in terms of passenger traffic and the 2nd largest airport in the country in terms of cargo traffic.
Marseille Provence International Airport connects Provence with Europe’s largest hubs. It offers 124 direct flights to 33 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. At the port with two terminal buildings, Terminal 1 is mostly used for international flights. Terminal 2 is reserved for low-cost airlines only.
Marseille, the most important economic center of Southern France and the gateway to the Provence countryside, is a popular destination for private jet passengers.
Marseille private jet charter prices
Although Marseille air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Marseille are as follows.
Light Jet | 15.550 EUR |
Midsize Jet | 20.900 EUR |
Heavy Jet | 29.450 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Marseille Provence Airport
Formerly known as Marseille-Marignane Airport, the airport has been managed by the Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) since 1934.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Marignane was one of France’s main operating points for seaplanes. At that time, the port was an important point used by many large companies for seaplanes and was also used for the manufacture of seaplanes for a period.
In September 2006, the airport opened its new terminal MP2 for low-cost airlines. In 2013, the airport expanded its shopping and dining options with 30 new shops and restaurants, including the first Burger King restaurant in France since 1997.
Places to visit in Marseille
Marseille, a port city in France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, was originally a city that met with tourism too late. Marseille, where real tourism investments were made at the beginning of the 20th century, is a very colorful place where both European and African cultures are mixed.
Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, an iconic structure that can be seen from almost every point of Marseille, is one of the most frequently visited places in Marseille, which was chosen as the European City of Culture in 2013.
Other important points of the city include Gare de Marseille St-Charles, which was built in 1848, Marseille Cathedral, which was built between 1852-1896 and is still open for worship, the fishing district Vallon des Auffres, which has remained almost unchanged for centuries, and Lenche Square, the busiest square of the city.
Transportation to Marseille Provence Airport
There are different means of transportation from the city center to Marseille Provence Airport. Taxis departing from the port 24 hours a day and 7 days a week are the easiest way to reach the city center.
Outside the terminal building, shuttle buses depart every 20 minutes and it is possible to go to Saint Charles Station with these vehicles and transfer to public transportation such as metro or tram used in urban transportation. It is also possible to reach the city center or Saint Charles Station by buses that depart every 15 minutes.
Private car rental offices of different companies are available in the port. Passengers who rent a car or want to reach the city center with their private vehicles can be in the center of Marseille in about 20 minutes by following the A55 main road at the port exit.