Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Marseille and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your MRS to JNB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MRS and JNB include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 9,396. A return plane ticket right now is R 11,208. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MRS to JNB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MRS to JNB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights leaving Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% touch down on time at their destination.
Marseille Provence Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to MRS? If you're catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're landing on a late Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near JNB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Johannesburg in February.
Book your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are highlights.
