How to get from Istanbul to Marseille
- 1955 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 15m
direct
Flight
€173
Cheapest
3h 20m
direct
Flight
€87
Ground only
53h 45m
2 transfers
Bus
€193
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 30 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Marseille. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1955 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 30, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1955 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €87Checked Sep 30 | 3h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €193Reading date not recorded | 53h 45m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€87Checked Sep 303h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€193Reading date not recorded53h 45m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Marseille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Marseille Provenceflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Marseille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€78November 2026
€80Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Roma, Roma-MarseilleBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Marseille works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Marseille, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €87 over 3h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Marseille?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Marseille from Istanbul?
About 1955 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Marseille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €78 to €199. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Marseille?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Marseille?
About 3h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Marseille?
Istanbul is SAW and Marseille is MRS, so this route is usually written SAW to MRS.
Which operators run Istanbul to Marseille?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 53h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Marseille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 30 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 30 Sep 2026