Flying from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Chania.
Leave enough time to catch your CHQ to MRS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Marseille (and then seeing more of France!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHQ and MRS:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
R 410 is currently the best price for a one-way Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 984. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHQ to MRS.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CHQ to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CHQ make it to their destination as scheduled 91.98% of the time.
Central Chania to Chania International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you have an early flight from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel near MRS if you're taking a late Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to central Marseille has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Marseille in April.
Lock in your flight from Chania International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you want to explore Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Toulouse is another essential stop in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without a visit to Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.