Travelling from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 3:40pm. Choose the first IST to MRS departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 7:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to MRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) take off from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport leaving from IST.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and MRS is Turkish Airlines.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to MRS departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to MRS departing from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers flying from SAW to MRS.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Choose Pegasus. 82.67% of its flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Marseille Provence Airport land on schedule.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MRS:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to MRS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MRS if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Explore without limits with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and discover more of Marseille and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, R 1,261 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,706. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Istanbul to MRS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Marseille based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in an Istanbul 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).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Marseille right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Marseille Provence Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour are must-do's during your Marseille adventure.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Nice is another well-known destination in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No journey is complete without visiting Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
