Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah two hours ahead of Marseille.
To ensure you catch your MRS to JED flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Jeddah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with flynas. This popular airline has direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with flynas on this route.
Among carriers operating MRS to JED flights, flynas has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MRS and JED include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
At the moment, £73 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £176. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MRS to JED, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MRS to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
73.25% of flights leaving from Marseille Provence Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Marseille Provence Airport is about 16 miles from central Marseille. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MRS:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Grab a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Jeddah in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to JED in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 55 miles east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Saudi Arabia, head for Yanbu, roughly 190 miles north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are the start of reasons to visit.
