Flying from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Valletta.
Take your pick of four weekly Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MLA to MRS flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Marseille (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating MLA to MRS flights, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MLA and MRS include:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is $27. A return fare is currently $60. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MLA to MRS.
The cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of all flights departing from Malta International Airport, 72.79% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MLA:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you have a late Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Travel at your own speed with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and venture far and wide through Marseille and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Malta International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you'd like to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLA to MRS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Marseille, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its leading sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.