Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Alicante and Marseille share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from five weekly Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 20:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ALC to MRS flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers ALC to MRS flights, with 78.18% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ALC and MRS include:
Barcelona Airport
Algiers Airport
Ibiza Airport
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
Of the departures from Alicante Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you have a late Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Marseille Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to MRS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.

