Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is seven hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAH to MRS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and MRS:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport flight is 262 €. A return plane ticket right now is 564 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to MRS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAH to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Marseille based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Marseille Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're ready to explore another corner of France, head for Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are among its highlights.
