Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille (MRS)

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      Flight deals from Istanbul to Marseille

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £164. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Marseille

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Marseille flights are currently cheapest in November.

      Direct flights from Istanbul to Marseille

      Thai Airways
      Turkish Airlines

      Istanbul to Marseille: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Istanbul to Marseille below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Marseille.

      Istanbul to Marseille: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£67
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time3 hrs, 23 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week32

      Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Marseille: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Marseille is £147. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      3 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Marseille.
      Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Marseille.
      As of August 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Marseille.
      The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Marseille is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Marseille but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Marseille is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Marseille.

      Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know

      • Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport.

      • Marseille is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.

      • Flights from IST to MRS start at 07:05 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 15:40 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 14 weekly Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport flights.

      • To ensure you get on your IST to MRS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Marseille (and perhaps some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this carrier.

      • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

      • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IST and MRS include:

        • Frankfurt am Main Airport

        • Rome Fiumicino Airport

        • Munich Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marseille Airport (MRS)

      • At the moment, £67 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £147. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • Score cheap tickets from IST to MRS by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

      • December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

      • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to MRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

      • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport.

      Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)

      Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille

      • From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kms (17 miles) away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

      • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

      When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Marseille based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

      • Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you want to explore Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.

      • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to MRS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of France

      • You've seen Marseille, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 274 kms (170 miles) north to Lyon to check off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.

      • Toulouse is another must-experience destination in France and is around 322 kms (200 miles) west of Marseille. No trip is complete without visiting Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.