Flying from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 23 minutes.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is 2 hours behind Istanbul. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 15:40. Go for the first IST to MRS departure with Turkish Airlines at 06:55 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to MRS, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) operate from here.
When taking off from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport with Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Istanbul to MRS that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and MRS include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)? Browse the fares leaving from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to MRS can be booked with Pegasus Airlines.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MRS:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to MRS:
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to central Marseille is around 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$94 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. Return flights start from $225. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To score cheap tickets from Istanbul to MRS, book your journey 3 months ahead of your departure date.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Marseille, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to MRS in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Marseille:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are top sights which should be on any good Marseille itinerary.
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