Aix en Provence - Getting There By Air
Tel: (04) 4214 1414.
Website: www.marseille.aeroport.fr
Marseille Provence Airport is located 25km (16 miles) southwest of Aix, in Marignane. The airport is the fourth airport in France for passenger traffic, with almost seven million passengers per year. The no-frills terminal, mp2, is located within easy walking distance from the existing International and Domestic terminals. It is the main Ryanair hub in France (www.mp2.aeroport.fr).
Airport facilities: There is a bank and several ATMs, as well as a post office. Cafes, restaurants and newsagents can be found in all terminals. Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal and in mp2. Other shops, including some selling regional produce, can also be found at the airport. Left-luggage facilities are available. There is a business centre (tel: (04) 4214 2774) in Hall 4 of the Domestic Terminal, and several hotels nearby, with free shuttle service to the airport. Car hire is available from Ada, Avis, Budget, National/Citer, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Transport to the city: A shuttle leaves for Aix-en-Provence daily every half hour 0530-2330, calling at the TGV Station en route (tel: (04) 4214 3127). The journey takes about 30 minutes. Taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be ordered in advance (tel: (04) 4214 2444; www.taxis-aeroport.com).
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