Private jets at Marseille Provence Airport
Marseille Provence is open around the clock, with customs and police at all hours and two parallel runways of 3,500 m and 2,370 m. Private flights use the general aviation terminal, where Jetex (24/7) and AviaVIP (Aviapartner) have FBOs with on-site customs. It is not slot-coordinated, but the AIP says security screening is staffed to the airline schedule and asks for seven days' notice for additional flights.
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m
- Codes
- MRS · LFML
- Business aviation handling
- 3 handlers
Did you knowThe airport opened at Marignane as the "Port aérien" on 22 October 1922. Its new Terminal 1, designed by Foster+Partners, opened in 2024 as a tribute to Fernand Pouillon's 1961 building. Aéroport Marseille Provence, our history
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Charter a private jet to Marseille Provence Airport
Marseille Provence is 27 km from Marseille (AIP figure) and open 24 hours, with customs at all hours. Private flights use the general aviation terminal, where Jetex and AviaVIP have their FBOs. It is not slot-coordinated, but security screening is staffed to the airline schedule, so flights outside it need a week's notice to the airport.
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What the private terminal is like at Marseille Provence
Jetex gives its address as the Terminal Aviation Générale, and AviaVIP describes its facilities as the largest in the Marseille general aviation terminal. Both list customs on site.
Jetex Marseille
In the Terminal Aviation Générale. 24/7 operations, executive lounge, FBO customs and immigration, and aircraft parking in front of the terminal. Listed in the AIP with an H24 telephone.
AviaVIP (Aviapartner)
FBO in the Marseille general aviation terminal, open 06:00-21:30 local with 24/7 availability. Dedicated passenger and crew lounges, on-site security, customs and controls, and able to handle large aircraft; bookings through MyHandling. The AIP lists Aviapartner's general aviation desk with an H24 mobile.
Alyzia
Listed in the AIP for commercial, cargo and general aviation, with a separate executive email. No first-party page for its Marseille executive service was found.
Customs at Marseille Provence, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- The operator must contact its handler before leaving the departure airport. For a flight outside the airline schedule, the airport asks for seven days' notice for security screening.
- You arrive at the general aviation terminal, not Terminals 1 and 2. Jetex and AviaVIP both list customs on site there.
- Customs and police are listed as available 24 hours a day.
Which private jets can use Marseille Provence?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
Chapter 2 jets may not use Marseille, and Chapter 3 jets with a cumulative margin under 10 EPNdB may not land or leave the stand between 22:00 and 06:00 local. Take-off on runway 31L is prohibited on a wet runway when the crosswind exceeds 12 kt.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- Private passengers use the general aviation terminal rather than Terminals 1 and 2. Jetex lists 24/7 operations and AviaVIP opens 06:00-21:30 local with 24/7 availability, and both list customs on site.
- The AIP says security screening is staffed to the airline schedule, and the airport asks for seven days' notice for other flights. A very late or very early private departure should be planned with the handler well ahead.
- Marseille is not slot-coordinated in normal times, but the State can coordinate it for an exceptional event, as it did for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. For big events in the city, check for your date.
- Jets with a Chapter 3 cumulative margin under 10 EPNdB may not land or leave the stand between 22:00 and 06:00 local, so we check the aircraft's noise certification before a night slot.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The AIP lists the aerodrome administration, customs and police, health, ATS, fuel, handling and de-icing as H24. Security screening is available according to the scheduled airline timetable; for additional flights the airport must be contacted seven days ahead. Jetex lists 24/7 operations; AviaVIP gives 06:00-21:30 local with 24/7 availability. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | The AIP publishes no PPR, but says the handlers must be contacted before leaving the departure airport. COHOR says business and general aviation operators go through their handling agent for any slot request. For flights outside the airline schedule, the airport asks for seven days' notice for security screening (AIP). |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and police are H24 (AIP). Jetex lists FBO customs and immigration at its terminal, and AviaVIP lists on-site security, customs and controls. |
| Slots | Not on the French Ministry's list of coordinated or schedule-facilitated airports (updated 17 July 2026). COHOR lists Marseille at IATA level 1, the lowest of its three levels, and notes it was made coordinated for the 2023 Rugby World Cup; the Ministry can do this for exceptional events. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Jets certified to Chapter 2 may not land or take off. Chapter 3 jets with a cumulative margin under 10 EPNdB, and turboprops with a margin under 8 EPNdB, may not land or leave the stand for take-off 22:00-06:00 local; waivers are exceptional and granted by the minister. Engine tests are prohibited 22:00-06:00 local unless the aircraft's off-block time is before 07:00. APU use is limited to 10 minutes before scheduled off-block on stands with ground power (30 minutes without) and 10 minutes after arrival (15 minutes without, for aircraft under 140 t). From 23:00 to 06:00 local, in light traffic and light wind, landings are preferred on runway 13 and take-offs on runway 31. Breaches can lead to an ACNUSA fine of up to 40,000 euros for a company. |
| Aircraft parking | Stands are allocated by the airport operator and relayed by the tower. The AIP lists no hangar space for visiting aircraft. Jetex lists aircraft parking in front of its terminal and self-manoeuvring stands. Aeromecanic offers line or base maintenance for most general aviation aircraft (AIP). |
| De-icing | Available H24 (AIP). Air France and Aviapartner each run two de-icing machines with Type 1 and Type 4 fluid. |
| Other restrictions | Take-off on runway 31L is prohibited when the crosswind (including gusts) exceeds 12 kt on a wet runway. Jet and multi-engine training flights are allowed 07:00-22:00 local only, with 24 hours' notice to the air navigation service. |
Runways
| 13L/31R | 3,500 m, bituminous concrete (landing distance 3,160 m on 13l and 2,780 m on 31r) |
|---|---|
| 13R/31L | 2,370 m, bituminous concrete (landing distance 2,265 m on 31l) |
By road
| Marseille | 27 km (AIP); the AIP also places the airport 14.6 NM north-west of Marseille |
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Flying times
Airports near Marseille Provence
Aix Les Milles
Le Castellet
Edgar Soumille
More airport guides nearby: Toulon-Hyères Airport, La Môle-Saint-Tropez Airport, Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, Girona-Costa Brava Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Marseille Provence Airport?
Yes. Jetex gives its address as the Terminal Aviation Générale, and AviaVIP describes its facilities as the largest in the Marseille general aviation terminal. Both list customs on site.
What are Marseille Provence Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The AIP lists the aerodrome administration, customs and police, health, ATS, fuel, handling and de-icing as H24. Security screening is available according to the scheduled airline timetable; for additional flights the airport must be contacted seven days ahead. Jetex lists 24/7 operations; AviaVIP gives 06:00-21:30 local with 24/7 availability.
Can I clear customs at Marseille Provence Airport on a private flight?
Customs and police are H24 (AIP). Jetex lists FBO customs and immigration at its terminal, and AviaVIP lists on-site security, customs and controls.
What size of private jet can use Marseille Provence?
The longest runway is 3,500 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. Chapter 2 jets may not use Marseille, and Chapter 3 jets with a cumulative margin under 10 EPNdB may not land or leave the stand between 22:00 and 06:00 local. Take-off on runway 31L is prohibited on a wet runway when the crosswind exceeds 12 kt. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
What are the fees for a private jet at Marseille Provence?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight to Marseille Provence?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 14 November 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (jetex.com, aviavip.com, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, marseille.aeroport.fr, ecologie.gouv.fr, cohor.org). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
