Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marseille.
Every week, there are four Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Your MRS to TLV flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EL AL Israel Airlines has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if time allows.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 76.92% of services arriving as planned, Transavia France is the most punctual carrier offering MRS to TLV flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the top stopovers between MRS and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Corfu Airport
Paphos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is 87 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 178 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to TLV.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of all flights leaving Marseille Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel close to TLV if you're catching a late Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to the centre of Tel Aviv has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tel Aviv. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MRS to TLV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. Start your sightseeing at Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).