Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is six hours ahead of Pittsburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PIT to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the PIT to MRS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport flight is 329 €. A round-trip fare is currently 735 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from PIT to MRS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PIT to MRS.
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Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PIT? If you've booked an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Reserve a hotel close to MRS if you're on a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Marseille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and see more of Marseille and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Marseille in March.
Lock in your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you'd like to explore Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIT to MRS in January if you'd rather travel during 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 places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.