Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Marseille, where Marseille Provence Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
The busiest route is from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Dubai Airport (DXB). There are 2 services every week between these two airports. Transavia France offers a 07:00 departure between MRS and DXB.
To ensure you catch your flight from MRS to Dubai, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Dubai are available for booking. Dubai Airport (DXB) is where you'll arrive.
Book your seat with Transavia France. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from MRS to Dubai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
You can enter United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from France. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Central Marseille to MRS is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 25 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MRS? If you've booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Dubai
Rs36,088 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs83,964. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MRS to Dubai, reserve your journey 3 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from MRS to Dubai. There's no need to look every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Following your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
After your flight from MRS to Dubai, tuck yourself in at a hotel near DWC. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Dubai, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MRS to Dubai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
After locking in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Dubai, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Dubai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Desert safari tourism.
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