Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marseille.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Transavia France is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other great corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Transavia France.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for MRS to CAI flights is Transavia France.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRS and CAI:
Barcelona Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
R 1,375 is currently the best price for a one-way Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,993. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from MRS to CAI by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MRS to CAI.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of the departures from Marseille Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you have an early flight from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're landing on a late Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cairo Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MRS to CAI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its popular sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.