Marseille to Bizerte flights
Bizerte lies 770 km (479 mi) south-east of Marseille, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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 | Bizerte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Tunisia |
| Population | 877,215 | 138,430 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | MRS, 21 km out | TUN, 57 km out |
Clocks in Bizerte are 1 h behind Marseille right now, so a 1 h 44 min journey lands only 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bizerte
Crossing from France into Tunisia: money changes from the Euro to the Dinar (TND); the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Bizerte
Bizerte is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis Carthage International Airport | TUN | 57 km (35 mi) | 10,499 ft | 22 ft |
| Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (regional) | TBJ | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,416 ft | 230 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bizerte from Marseille?
770 km (479 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Marseille.
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Bizerte by air?
About 1 h 44 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 Bizerte?
Bizerte is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Marseille to Bizerte flights?
Typically Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN); Bizerte also has TBJ.
What currency do I need in Bizerte?
The Dinar (TND).
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.