The main airport for the hugely popular holiday destination of Provence, Marseille Provence Airport is the third-busiest airport in France (excluding Paris). The two-terminal airport serves 91 destinations in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The low-cost terminal MP2, which includes Ryanair and easyJet, opened in 2006. www.marseille-provence.aeroport.fr
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Bus: There are shuttle buses to Marseille St Charles railway station (journey time: 20-30 minutes) and to Aix-en-Provence bus station (journey time: 30-40 minutes).
Taxis: Taxis are available daily 24 hours and can be ordered in advance (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 2444; Web site: www.taxis-aeroport.com).
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There are more than 6,000 parking spaces in nine parking lots, including covered and outdoor lots. Covered parking is available close to the terminal in P6; short-term parking is available in P8 and P9; nearby lots include P10 and P5, for medium-term stays; and long-term parking is available in P1 and P2, close to the terminals, and P3 and P7, as well as a separate facility, Chèques Parking. Valet parking service is also available upon request (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 2692), in front of P6. Information on car parking and tariffs is available (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 2927). P4 is for coaches only.
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Money and communications: There is a bank and several ATMs, as well as Internet points, wireless Internet access, a post office, fax and Minitel.
Eating and drinking: Cafés and restaurants are located throughout the airport.
Shopping: Shops include a duty-free shop in the International Terminal, as well as shops in both terminals selling a variety of goods, including regional produce, jewelery and luggage accessories. There is a newsagents too.
Luggage: A left-luggage facility is available in the International Terminal; luggage shipping and delivery can also be arranged here (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 3175). A lost and found office is situated in the Domestic Terminal (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 2410).
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and first aid services in the International Terminal.
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Hotels at the airport are the Sofitel (tel: +33 (0)4 4278 4278), Novotel (tel: +33 (0)4 4289 9044), BestWestern (tel: +33 (0)4 4215 5400), Ibis (tel: +33 (0)4 4279 6161) and Etap (tel: +33 (0)8 9268 0954). Free courtesy buses are available to the hotels and can be booked via designated telephones in the Arrivals halls of both terminals.
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The airport is accessible for disabled passengers. Facilities for the disabled traveler can be provided on request by the airlines or by Midi Provence (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 2742).
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The airport Business Center (tel: +33 (0)4 4214 2774 or +33 (0)4 4214 2778) is in Hall 4 on the first floor and has private offices, meeting rooms and lounges available for hire. Up to 250 people can be accommodated in the Panoramique Lounge in the International Terminal. Facilities available include telephones, fax, Minitel, Internet and audiovisual equipment, while services include welcome desks, personal porters, catering and a limousine service.
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