Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marseille one hour behind Cairo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CAI to MRS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Marseille (and then discovering more of France!) is a breeze with Transavia France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport.
Transavia France tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CAI to MRS flights is Transavia France. Its services arrive as planned 77.78% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and MRS:
Barcelona Airport
Vienna Airport
Algiers Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
P6,083 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts at P13,486. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from CAI to MRS, book your trip two months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CAI to MRS.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Marseille based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Cairo Airport to Marseille Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another favourite destination in France and is around 322 kilometers west of Marseille. No journey is complete without dropping by Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.