Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah two hours ahead of Marseille.
To ensure you catch your MRS to JED flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Jeddah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Flynas. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Flynas is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 88.0% of services arriving on schedule, Flynas is the most punctual carrier offering MRS to JED flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MRS and JED include:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to Marseille Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Marseille to Marseille Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MRS? If you're catching an early flight from Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JED if you're taking a late Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Jeddah Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Jeddah based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to JED in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.

