Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is one hour behind Cape Town and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPT and MRS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, R 7,112 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,743. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CPT to MRS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPT to MRS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CPT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MRS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
Booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Marseille in April.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to MRS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in France, consider Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are key reasons to visit.