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Cheapest round-trip
$207
Typical prices: $290-$418
Vueling
Wed 1/10Mon 1/15
MRS - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$263
Typical prices: $292-$419
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/3Sat 4/14
MRS - IST • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 3h 15m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 15% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $292 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Marseille to Istanbul (MRS-IST)

 

Cheap flights from Marseille to Istanbul with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sun, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 15
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9:45 am - 6:25 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
6h 40m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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9:55 am - 6:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
10h 45m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
$207Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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12:05 pm - 9:15 amMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
19h 10m2 stops Rome Ciampino Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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9:55 am - 6:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
10h 45m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
$212Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
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4:55 pm - 10:50 amMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
15h 55m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
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11:35 pm - 1:25 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
15h 50m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
$215Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11
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9:30 am - 6:25 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
6h 55m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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9:55 am - 6:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
10h 45m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
$218Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15
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10:40 am - 10:45 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
10h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 11:20 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
6h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$220Lufthansa
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15
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10:40 am - 10:45 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
10h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 11:20 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
6h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$221Lufthansa
Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20
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7:30 am - 6:40 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
9h 10m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl
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9:55 am - 6:40 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
10h 45m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
$225Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 13
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10:40 am - 10:45 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
10h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 11:20 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
6h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$226Lufthansa
Sat, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 14
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10:25 am - 2:45 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
3h 20mnonstop
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7:05 am - 9:20 amIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
3h 15mnonstop
$263Turkish Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:05 pm - 11:20 pmMRS  Marseille-IST Istanbul
3h 15mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 5:00 pmIST  Istanbul-MRS Marseille
3h 25mnonstop
$265Turkish Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Marseille to Istanbul Airport. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Marseille to Istanbul Airport at $289 round-trip.
•August ($522) and July ($472) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$110
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Marseille to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Marseille to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Marseille to Istanbul Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Marseille to Istanbul Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 1:40 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 15m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Marseille to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 15m, covering 1,206 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Marseille to Istanbul Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport range from $290 to $418, with an average of $341 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $341 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $342 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Marseille to Istanbul Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Marseille to Istanbul Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Marseille to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • CIRCULAR
    • Avec Car Rental
    • Ok Mobility
    • Alamo
    • Autounion Car Rental

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Marseille to Istanbul Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Marseille to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $327 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $350, a difference of $23.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Marseille and Istanbul Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Marseille to Istanbul Airport?

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 27m, compared with 7h 45m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 9h 08m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Marseille and Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Marseille (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Marseille to Istanbul Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $327, about $23 less than Friday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Marseille to Istanbul Airport trip for March. Fares historically average $289 round-trip in that month - typically $233 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $292 round-trip on this route - about $50 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Marseille to Istanbul?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Marseille Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Marseille to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Marseille

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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