Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône to Manchester, Greater Manchester (MRS–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
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6:20 AM
CET T1
7:30 AM
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Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 765 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 44 1-stop hubs

MRS–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 765 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MRS–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 359 2h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MRS to MAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRS to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,990
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric MRS→MAN NCE→MAN GNB→MAN
Distance from MRS 101 mi 133 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 4 8 4
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 20m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of MRS with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour behind Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône.
MRS: CET · MAN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
765 mi / 1,232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.

Getting from MAN

Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.

Manchester, Greater Manchester Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.

Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.

MRS–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance765 mi / 1,232 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MRS
IATA / ICAOMRS / LFML
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr11.2M
Elevation74 ft / 23 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MRS to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Manchester Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 765 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MRS to MAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYS, VLC, DJE, MLA, SVQ, AGP, OTP, BER, FRA, PRG, CDG, FNC, AGA, LHR, BOD, MUC, BRU, TNG, MAD, AMS, LUX, BGY, RAK, ATH, ALC, PMI, DUB, RBA, ZRH, BCN, CRL, CMN, CIA, LIS, OPO, SAW, IST, TFS, FCO, KRK, BUD, VIE, CAI and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour behind Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône.
Nearby alternatives include NCE and GNB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MRS to MAN

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MRS to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRS to MAN ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 765 miles (1,232 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) and Grenoble (GNB).