Flying from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Marseille is six hours ahead of Houston. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to MRS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Houston to MRS departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to MRS flight? Unwind in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 81.06% of them landing right on cue.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to MRS if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Houston to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Currently, R 4,231 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,507. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Houston to MRS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Houston to Marseille Provence Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Visit Marseille in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Houston to MRS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Marseille to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
Start your Marseille trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Marseille Provence Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Marseille visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Explore more of France
You've visited Marseille, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its must-visit sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nice is another sought-after destination in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No journey is complete without seeing Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
