Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
Your RIX to MRS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIX and MRS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$79 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts from $167. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to MRS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to MRS.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Reserve a hotel near MRS if you're catching a late Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Marseille in March.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you want to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Marseille, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in France, head for Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are key reasons to visit.