Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport.
Marseille is one hour behind Tel Aviv and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can take your pick of four weekly Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your TLV to MRS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines 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.
EL AL Israel Airlines has direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with EL AL Israel Airlines on this route.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TLV to MRS flights.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Of all flights departing from Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Ben Gurion Intl Airport from central Tel Aviv, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near TLV. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Marseille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and venture far and wide through Marseille and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Marseille. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you'd like to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TLV to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.