Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille one hour behind Helsinki.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and MRS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$103 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts at $224. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to MRS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights leaving Helsinki Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HEL.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Marseille. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to MRS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.