Travelling from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the two main airports in Glasgow.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to MRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Glasgow to MRS with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GLA and MRS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
GLA is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
70.07% of flights that take off from Glasgow International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport. Here's where you can connect between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and MRS:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You can arrive at PIK from the centre of Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Glasgow to MRS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MRS and get cosy, quick:
Grab a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$89 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport. Return flights start from $182. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to MRS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Marseille based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Glasgow to MRS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Marseille to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Marseille Provence Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Marseille:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour are must-visits when exploring Marseille.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Nice is another must-experience destination in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No trip is complete without experiencing Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.