Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marseille one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Your CWL to MRS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CWL and MRS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, 65 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 138 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to MRS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CWL to MRS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cardiff Airport, 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CWL:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to MRS if you're taking a late Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Marseille in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in France, consider Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are among its highlights.