Flying from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to MRS.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to MRS flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MRS and shut your eyes sooner:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport is 225 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 468 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to MRS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Marseille based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Vancouver to MRS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour are major attractions which should be on every Marseille itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
If there's time to check out another great destination in France, head for Nice, about 161 kilometres east of Marseille. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are the start of reasons to visit.
