Travelling from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Ottawa.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to MRS.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel close to MRS if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marseille and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Central Marseille is around 27 kilometres from Marseille Provence Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, $738 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,160. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to MRS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). August is the busiest month to visit Marseille. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Before locking in your Ottawa to MRS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Marseille
Start your Marseille trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Marseille Provence Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Marseille should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres east of Marseille, Nice is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais.