Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAA to MRS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the MAA to MRS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
R 4,600 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,298. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from MAA to MRS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Marseille in April.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to MRS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in France, head for Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are among its highlights.
