Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Cologne and Marseille share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Your CGN to MRS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CGN and MRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
C$89 is the best price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$193. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from CGN to MRS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CGN to MRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights taking off from Cologne Bonn Airport make it to their destination on time.
Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CGN? If you've booked an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you want to visit Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to MRS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.