Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to MRS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and MRS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
At the moment, Rs66,246 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs169,944. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to MRS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to MRS.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Marseille Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MRS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
Toulouse is another favourite destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without dropping by Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
