Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marseille.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Transavia France offers direct flights from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Beirut — and maybe even more of Lebanon if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Transavia France.
Transavia France stands out as the most punctual carrier for MRS to BEY flights, with 85.71% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MRS and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
£74 is the best price for a one-way Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Return flights start at £159. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to BEY.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MRS to BEY.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Marseille Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Marseille Airport is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Marseille. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and explore beyond Beirut's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Beirut Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Beirut. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you want to explore Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MRS to BEY sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon you should also see. About 72 kms (45 miles) north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
If you want to check out another major stop in Lebanon, head for Sidon, roughly 40 kms (25 miles) south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are highlights.