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)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to MRS if you're on a late Istanbul Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marseille and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week before your trip.
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.

