Flying from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when organising your flight from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
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 on time to board your flight from Seattle to MRS.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to MRS leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can get to LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to MRS flight:
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel close to MRS if you have a late flight from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport is Rs89,394. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs205,542. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to MRS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). July is the peak month for travel to Marseille. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Seattle to MRS flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Marseille Provence Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour are attractions you won't want to skip in Marseille.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, head for Nice, roughly 161 kilometres east of Marseille. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are highlights.
