Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is one hour ahead of Marseille and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MRS to CAI flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MRS and CAI include:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, C$149 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$293. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MRS to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near MRS? If you've booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRS to CAI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.