Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to MRS start at 07:00 — the first with Volotea. The last departure is at 22:55 with Volotea. In total, there are seven weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ATH to MRS flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Marseille holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of France:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Transavia France ranks as the top on-time carrier for ATH to MRS flights, with 83.33% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and MRS:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
Split Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is R 577. A return fare is currently R 1,642. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to MRS.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights taking off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Follow your own route with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and venture far and wide through Marseille and beyond.
Booking your ride from Marseille Provence Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Marseille. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MRS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without experiencing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.