Cheap flights from Marseille to Istanbul

Book several weeks ahead for better availability, especially when travel plans align with school holidays or December festivities. October tends to offer quieter conditions and lower demand than peak summer months. Many carriers list prices throughout the year from spring into early autumn, giving you options across different seasons.

The main distinction travellers notice involves baggage allowances and whether meals are included in your fare. Turkish Airlines operates as a full-service carrier with checked bags typically included on most tickets. Low-cost options like Pegasus, Easyjet, and Volotea charge separately for extra luggage or seat selection. Vueling Airlines and Transavia France fall between these categories depending on the fare type you select. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and its regional partner KLM Cityhopper provide European connections through Amsterdam.

Arriving late at night changes how you reach your accommodation since public transport options become limited. Istanbul Airport sits further from the city centre, so you may need to budget more time for ground transfers. Sabiha Gokcen is closer but serves different parts of town depending on where you are staying. Both airports have taxi services and shuttle connections running through the evening hours.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which departure airport Marseille uses since some carriers operate from alternative terminals.
• Check whether your ticket includes checked baggage when booking with low-cost airlines.
• Verify if your connection requires separate tickets or is booked as one itinerary.
• Prepare any entry documents Turkey may require for visitors staying more than a few days.
• Consider how weather conditions in October versus summer might affect your travel plans.