Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Marseille and Zurich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are six Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 09:20 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:35 with SWISS.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 93.75% of services arriving as planned, SWISS has the best on-time record for MRS to ZRH flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between MRS and ZRH:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, R 656 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,138. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MRS to ZRH by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights that leave from Marseille Airport reach their destination on time.
Marseille Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MRS? If you've booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to explore Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.