Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille one hour behind Sofia.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SOF to MRS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOF and MRS:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$75 is the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Return flights start at $165. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SOF to MRS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SOF:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience more of Marseille and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to central Marseille has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you'd like to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to MRS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its popular sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are the start of reasons to visit.