Are there direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul?

Yes, direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul are available. Historically, approximately 35% of the flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Marseille to Istanbul?

A direct flight from Marseille to Istanbul typically takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 195 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 9 hours and 50 minutes, or 590 minutes. The distance between the two cities is 1942 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Marseille to Istanbul come up?

Cheap flights from Marseille to Istanbul are categorized as frequent. This means that opportunities for good value fares on this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options with consistent availability across the trailing 30-day period.

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Marseille to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Most itineraries for flights from Marseille to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 35% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter connecting flights when planning your journey.

When searching for cheap flights from Marseille to Istanbul, fares typically range from $180–$399, with a median of $272. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Marseille to Istanbul is typically in August, with a median fare of $163. Other affordable months include January and March, both with median fares of $164. Planning your travel during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Marseille to Istanbul takes approximately 3h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.

The distance between Marseille and Istanbul is 1942 km, which classifies this as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a moderate travel duration, bridging the gap between short regional hops and long-distance international journeys.

How much is a round trip from Marseille to Istanbul

Regular price: €118 - €292

Prices for flights from Marseille to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 118 EUR to 292 EUR. The current lowest deal is 133 EUR with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 22.

now 133 €

Low 118 €

High 292 €

The cheapest time to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Marseille to Istanbul is March, with a median price of $160. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $426. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from 160 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 426 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Marseille to Istanbul

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

273 €

173 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

267 €

203 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

275 €

173 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

313 €

194 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

255 €

186 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

268 €

186 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

313 € → 194 €

38%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

286 € → 171 €

40%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

284 € → 171 €

40%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

265 € → 157 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

Marseille - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Marseille to Istanbul are below the typical level at $133.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August, January, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul typically take 3 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 35% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer direct flights on the Marseille to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Marseille to Istanbul appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Marseille main airports to depart from

Marseille Provence (MRS)

Cheapest

Marseille Provence Airport is a convenient option for flights from Marseille to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€142

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Marseille to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~€142

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Adnan Menderes as an alternative, offering high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~€200

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

83% AI deal score

$1,373

$777

Save $596

KLM

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Oct 06

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$1,390

$891

Save $499

Lufthansa

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Sep 25

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$1,392

$917

Save $475

Air France

Business Class

From MRS

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$1,365

$918

Save $447

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Dec 22

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$1,362

$918

Save $444

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Dec 22

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$1,362

$918

Save $444

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Dec 22

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$1,362

$918

Save $444

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to book flights from Marseille to Istanbul is 60+ days before departure. Prices for this booking window average around $171. Booking within 7-13 days of travel typically sees average prices of $251, while booking within 0-6 days of travel shows an average price of $266. Across the trailing quarter, prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $508.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Marseille to Istanbul is considered to be $180 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $272. Fares around $399 or higher are in the more expensive range. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Marseille to Istanbul include August, January, and March, with median prices around $163 to $164. The annual median price for this route is $272. These insights are based on pricing data observed over a 270-day period.

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Marseille to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Marseille to Istanbul

Regular price: €118 - €292

Prices for flights from Marseille to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 118 EUR to 292 EUR. The current lowest deal is 133 EUR with Pegasus Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 22.

now 133 €

Low 118 €

High 292 €

The cheapest time to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

March

Cheapest

Flights from 160 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 426 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Marseille to Istanbul

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

273 €

173 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

267 €

203 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

275 €

173 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

313 €

194 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

255 €

186 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MRS - Istanbul

Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

268 €

186 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

313 € → 194 €

38%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

286 € → 171 €

40%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

284 € → 171 €

40%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

265 € → 157 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

Marseille - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Marseille to Istanbul are below the typical level at $133.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August, January, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul typically take 3 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 35% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer direct flights on the Marseille to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Marseille to Istanbul appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Marseille main airports to depart from

Marseille Provence (MRS)

Cheapest

Marseille Provence Airport is a convenient option for flights from Marseille to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€142

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Marseille to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~€142

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Adnan Menderes as an alternative, offering high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~€200

Istanbul, Turkey

83% AI deal score

$1,373

$777

Save $596

KLM

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Oct 06

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$1,390

$891

Save $499

Lufthansa

Business Class

From MRS

Elite

Sep 25

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$1,392

$917

Save $475

Air France

Business Class

From MRS

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$1,362

$918

Save $444

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Marseille to Istanbul

Marseille to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Marseille to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

Direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Marseille to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

Marseille - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Marseille main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Marseille to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Marseille to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Marseille to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul?

How many hours is the flight from Marseille to Istanbul?

How often do cheap flights from Marseille to Istanbul come up?

Related routes

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Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Marseille to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Marseille to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

Direct flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Marseille to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Marseille to Istanbul

Marseille - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Marseille main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Sep 17

Sep 21

Nov 28

Oct 06

Sep 25

Sep 16

Nov 19

Sep 18

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Marseille to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Marseille to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Marseille to Istanbul?