Travelling from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Marseille is ten hours behind Melbourne. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MRS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MRS flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to MRS if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, central Marseille is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport is $1,208. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,792. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to MRS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Marseille. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MRS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Marseille
Start your Marseille trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Marseille Provence Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Marseille itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Marseille, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey around 257 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nice is another standout destination in France and is around 161 kilometres east of Marseille. No journey is complete without experiencing Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais.