Travelling from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille seven hours ahead of New Orleans.
Your MSY to MRS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Marseille Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the MSY to MRS route.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
79% of flights departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MSY? If you're catching an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the most popular month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Marseille Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to MRS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without a visit to Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
