Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport.
Marseille is one hour behind Beirut and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BEY to MRS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Marseille (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Transavia France. This popular airline has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Transavia France.
Transavia France leads the way as the most punctual carrier for BEY to MRS flights, with 85.71% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BEY and MRS include:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$130 is currently the best price for a one-way Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts at $307. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from BEY to MRS by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Landing cheap flights from BEY to MRS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BEY land on schedule 85% of the time.
Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BEY:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Explore without limits with a Marseille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and find adventure across Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Beirut Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in France, head for Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are the start of reasons to visit.
