Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marseille six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you get on your PHL to MRS flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PHL and MRS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
R 4,544 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 11,251. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to MRS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHL to MRS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another well-known destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without visiting Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
