Basildon to Marseille flights
Marseille lies 991 km (616 mi) south-east of Basildon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Basildon | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 144,859 | 877,215 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | STN, 38 km out | MRS, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | RG8–SS14 | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 |
Clocks in Marseille are 1 h ahead of Basildon right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands 3 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Marseille
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Basildon
Basildon is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 64 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 65 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 66 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 16 km), London City Airport (LCY, 29 km).
Arriving in Marseille
Marseille is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN, 66 km), Avignon Caumont airport (AVN, 78 km), Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,483 ft | 74 ft |
| Toulon-Hyères Airport (regional) | TLN | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,955 ft | 7 ft |
| Avignon Caumont airport (regional) | AVN | 78 km (48 mi) | 6,168 ft | 124 ft |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (regional) | FNI | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,005 ft | 309 ft |
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Staying in Marseille
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in Marseille. Of the 201 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (102), and 6 are five-star. Across 182 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 194,562 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Marseille from Basildon?
991 km (616 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Basildon.
How long does it take to get from Basildon to Marseille by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basildon and Marseille?
Marseille is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Basildon to Marseille flights?
Typically London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS); Marseille also has TLN, AVN, FNI.
What currency do I need in Marseille?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Marseille?
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in Marseille, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.