Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is six hours behind Marseille and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MRS to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MRS and RDU:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
R 6,429 is currently the best price for a one-way Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,703. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MRS to RDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights leaving from Marseille Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MRS:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're arriving on a late Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Durham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to central Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Durham in March.
When booking your flight from Marseille Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another standout destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without visiting National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
