Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marseille nine hours behind Cairns.
Leave enough time to make your CNS to MRS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. 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.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
R 8,834 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Return flights start from R 23,633. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CNS to MRS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, data shows 71.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cairns Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CNS:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel near MRS if you have a late Cairns Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience more of Marseille and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Marseille. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Marseille based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Cairns Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNS to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
