Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to MRS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and MRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
R 870 is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,796. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from RIX to MRS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights departing from Riga International Airport, 71.03% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Marseille. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Riga International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you'd like to explore Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to MRS in January if you'd rather travel during 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 seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, head for Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are highlights.
