Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Flights from YUL to MRS start from 19:10 — the earliest with Air Transat. The last departure is at 22:40 with Air Transat. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights.
For a smooth 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 board your YUL to MRS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. 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.
Air Transat has direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Air Transat tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier that operates YUL to MRS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is $607. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $786. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from YUL to MRS, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YUL to MRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near YUL. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel close to MRS if you're catching a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Marseille in April.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you'd like to visit Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YUL to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, head for Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are among the biggest draws.