Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille two hours behind Jeddah.
Leave plenty of time to make your JED to MRS flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Marseille (and then other parts of France) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Flynas.
Flynas stands out as the most punctual carrier for JED to MRS flights, with 92.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and MRS:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$140 is currently the best price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts at $411. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from JED to MRS, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights departing from Jeddah Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you have a late Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MRS:
Follow your own route with a Marseille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and discover more of Marseille and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Marseille Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Jeddah Airport to Marseille Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED 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 places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen 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.
Toulouse is another must-experience destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without a visit to Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.