Flying from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Osaka is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) heading out from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).
Marseille is eight hours behind Osaka. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Osaka to MRS.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Osaka to MRS departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're an especially great choice if you're jetting out early.
67.95% of flights departing from Kansai International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to ITM from Osaka's centre in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Osaka to MRS flight? Relax in a hotel near Itami Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
77.41% of flights departing Itami Airport meet their expected arrival time.
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're making your way to UKB from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 40 kilometres.
Make catching an early Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Kobe Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
UKB has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 85.15%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and touch down as expected.
The address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MRS and turn in quicker:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
RM1,356 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport. Return flights start at RM3,123. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Osaka to MRS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Marseille based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Osaka to MRS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
After booking your flight from Osaka to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
There are loads of things to do in Marseille when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Les Calanques followed by Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres east of Marseille, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.