Flying from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
Your flight from Dubai to MRS won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Dubai to MRS that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and MRS include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A major stopover between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and MRS, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to MRS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of flights taking off from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider staying in a hotel near MRS if you have a late flight from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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 main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport is R 2,842. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,889. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to MRS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Marseille. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Dubai to MRS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Marseille Provence Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Marseille:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Marseille when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Les Calanques followed by Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nice is another essential stop in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No trip is complete without a visit to Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
