Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Marseille, where Marseille Provence Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MRS to Mexico City flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from MRS to Mexico City. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Marseille to MRS takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Marseille Provence Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Mexico City
$1,129 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,541. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from MRS to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from MRS to Mexico City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your MRS to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from NLU one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City. September is the most popular month to visit Mexico City. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in November.
Book a Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are must-visits when exploring Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Puebla is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No trip is complete without dropping by Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.