Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is eight hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your YVR to MRS flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
At the moment, £231 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £529. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YVR to MRS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YVR to MRS.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Marseille Provence Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 16 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Marseille in April.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. About 170 miles north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 200 miles west of Marseille. No trip is complete without a visit to Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
