Marseille to Aachen flights
Aachen lies 833 km (518 mi) north of Marseille, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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.
| Marseille | Aachen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 877,215 | 265,208 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | MRS, 21 km out | MST, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 | 52062–52080 |
What changes when you arrive in Aachen
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Aachen
Aachen is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 74 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 75 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 90 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 92 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 48 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 27 km (17 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 48 km (30 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
Book a flight to Aachen
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Aachen
Live rooms and prices for Aachen are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Aachen
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Aachen from Marseille?
833 km (518 mi) in a straight line, north of Marseille.
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Aachen by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Marseille and Aachen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Marseille to Aachen flights?
Typically Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST); Aachen also has DUS, CGN, EIN, NRN, LGG.
What currency do I need in Aachen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.