Travelling from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from IST to MRS is with Turkish Airlines at 3:40pm.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Istanbul to MRS.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline offers services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IST to MRS.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MRS that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and MRS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) plane tickets are available from here.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to MRS can be booked with Pegasus.
On the SAW to MRS route, Pegasus Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
With 78.67% of its services arriving as planned, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Marseille Provence Airport.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MRS are:
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to MRS flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider staying in a hotel near MRS if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
At the moment, $104 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $246. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to MRS.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to MRS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Visit Marseille in November for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Istanbul to MRS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Marseille right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Marseille when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Les Calanques followed by Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Explore more of France
Marseille is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nice is another standout destination in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No trip is complete without a visit to Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
