Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Marseille is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are six Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport flights. To get going early, take the 07:00 Volotea flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:35 with Transavia France.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to MRS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Marseille (and then other parts of France) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier offering ATH to MRS flights. An impressive 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ATH and MRS:
Milan Bergamo Airport
Split Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$50 is the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Return flights start from $98. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to MRS, reserve your trip two months before your planned departure.
Organize your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Athens International Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move to explore Marseille and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Marseille Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you want to visit Marseille during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to MRS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another essential stop in France and is around 322 kilometers west of Marseille. No trip is complete without visiting Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.



