Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is six hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your EWR to MRS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in 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 December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Marseille Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and MRS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR's address is Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to New York Newark Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
New York Newark Airport is around 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to EWR:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're coming in on a late New York Newark Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Marseille Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Marseille Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Marseille in March.
When reserving your flight from New York Newark Airport to Marseille Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to MRS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of France, head for Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are among the biggest draws.