Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Marseille and Zurich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from seven weekly Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with SWISS is the earliest available. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MRS to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular airline offers direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MRS to ZRH flights is SWISS.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MRS and ZRH include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 55 €. A return plane ticket is currently 140 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from MRS to ZRH, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MRS to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MRS:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in January.
Book your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key reasons to visit.