Caen to Marseille flights
Marseille lies 789 km (490 mi) south-east of Caen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
| Caen | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 110,624 | 877,215 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | CFR, 7 km out | MRS, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Caen
Caen is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,233 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Deauville Normandie airport (DOL, 42 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 Caen?
789 km (490 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Caen.
How long does it take to get from Caen to Marseille by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caen and Marseille?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Caen to Marseille flights?
Typically Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS); Marseille also has TLN, AVN, FNI.
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.