Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Airport is 2 hours.
Marseille is one hour ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from OPO to MRS start from 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Ryanair. Overall, there are ten weekly Porto Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Marseille (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Porto Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travelers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 77.27% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating OPO to MRS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Marseille Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between OPO and MRS:
Madrid Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Alicante Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights taking off from Porto Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to OPO:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Book a hotel close to MRS if you have a late Porto Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Marseille Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and discover more of Marseille and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Marseille Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport to central Marseille has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OPO to MRS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination 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.