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How to Fly to Marseille from the US and Canada: Direct Routes and Connection Options

Updated Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Reach Marseille via European connections from major US/Canadian cities. Paris and Amsterdam serve as primary hubs for onward flights or trains.

How to Fly to Marseille from the US and Canada: Direct Routes and Connection Options

Overview

Ease of getting there

Traveling to Marseille from North America requires connecting through major European hubs since no direct flights exist. Most travelers fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle or Amsterdam Schiphol, then take a short connecting flight to Marseille Provence Airport. Major US cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago offer daily connections through Air France, KLM, and Delta partnerships. From Canada, Montreal and Toronto provide the best European connections. The total journey typically takes 10-14 hours including layovers. High-speed TGV trains from Paris offer an alternative, reaching Marseille in just over three hours.

Customs and immigration

EU passport control uses automated gates for US and Canadian passport holders, significantly reducing wait times. Immigration processing typically takes 15-30 minutes at major hubs like Paris CDG. Connecting passengers within the EU zone skip additional immigration checks. Customs follows standard EU protocols with green and red channels. Most travelers clear customs within 45 minutes of landing. Digital customs declarations are available through mobile apps at participating airports.

Flights from the US / Canada

No direct flights exist from North America to Marseille. Major US departure cities include New York JFK, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami with daily connections through Paris CDG via Air France or Amsterdam via KLM-Delta. From Canada, Air France serves Montreal daily to Paris, while KLM connects Toronto to Amsterdam. Connecting flights to Marseille operate 8-12 times daily from Paris and Amsterdam on Air France, KLM, and easyJet.

From airport to city center

Marseille Provence Airport sits 27 kilometers northwest of the city center. Airport shuttles run every 20 minutes to Marseille Saint-Charles train station for 10 euros, taking 25 minutes. Taxis cost 50-60 euros and take 35-45 minutes depending on traffic. Car rentals are available from major agencies. The airport also connects to Aix-en-Provence via direct bus service. From Paris, high-speed TGV trains reach Marseille Saint-Charles station in 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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