Travelling from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Bogota.
To ensure you catch your BOG to MRS flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOG and MRS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$1,218 is currently the best price for a one-way Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,746. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOG to MRS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport.
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Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
71% of flights departing from Bogota Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bogota to Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOG? If you're boarding an early flight from Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're landing on a late Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Marseille Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport to central Marseille has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Marseille based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Bogota Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BOG to MRS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another must-experience destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without dropping by Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.