Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport.
Marseille and Tunis Carthage share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 14 weekly Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Transavia France is the earliest flight available. Nouvelair Tunisie operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
To ensure you catch your MRS to TUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, 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 of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport, so jetting off to Tunis Carthage (and then discovering more of Tunisia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Tunisair on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier that operates MRS to TUN flights. A dependable 86.67% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MRS and TUN:
Algiers Airport
Lyon Airport
Constantine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
$93 is currently the best price for a one-way Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport flight. A return flight starts from $164. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from MRS to TUN, book your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from MRS to TUN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MRS:
Arriving at Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TUN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tunis Carthage Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SGF, Budget or OtoQ and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tunis Carthage and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tunis Carthage Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tunis Carthage in March.
When booking your flight from Marseille Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tunis Carthage, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MRS to TUN in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tunisia
Sousse is just one of the many places in Tunisia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tunis Carthage. Around 121 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Grande Mosque, Medina of Sousse and Samara Beach.
Around 137 kilometres south of Tunis Carthage, Kairouan is another essential stop in Tunisia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kairouan Grand Mosque, Route el Djem and Minaret of the Great Mosque of Kairouan.