Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Each week, there are 21 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 09:25 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:00 with KLM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
KLM offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to MRS flights, with 79.21% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between AMS and MRS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport flight is R 1,115. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,082. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to MRS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AMS to MRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near MRS:
Grab a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Marseille Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to MRS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 274 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, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
