Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
3 hours 23 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Marseille is 2 hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 19 flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you prefer to be on board early, opt for the 06:55 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from IST to MRS is 18:55 with Turkish Airlines.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Marseille (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between IST and MRS:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter France, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from IST to MRS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
C$128 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Return flights start from C$328. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap flight tickets from IST to MRS, book your trip 4 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, Istanbul Ataturk Airport can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel near MRS if you have a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Marseille. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Marseille in April.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
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Old Port of Marseille and Le Panier are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Marseille to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathédrale La Major.
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