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Flights from Marseille to Xian

There are no direct flights from Marseille to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Milan or Istanbul, about 16h 54m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 29m
MRSXIYIST

Marseille to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey13h 29mVia Milan, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Milan or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Marseille to Xian

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MRS Milan (MXP) SIA
Leg 1: Twin Jet · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Wed06:45 MRS07:58 MXP5h 47m connection13:45 MXP05:39 SIATwin Jet + China Eastern Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 54m
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MRS Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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3
MRS Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 58m
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MRS Paris (CDG) SIA
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 36m
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5
MRS Budapest (BUD) SIA
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 02m
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MRS London (LHR) SIA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,425 km5,232 miles
Journey time
13h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hXian vs Marseille
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
MRS → XIY

Flights from Marseille to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Marseille to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Milan, Istanbul and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Marseille to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,425 km.
Where do you change planes between Marseille and Xian?
The best connecting points are Milan (MXP), Istanbul (IST), Shanghai (PVG) and Paris (CDG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Marseille and Xian?
Marseille: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Marseille and Xian?
Xian is 7 hours ahead of Marseille.

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