Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
Flights from FAO to MRS start at 06:05 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 20:25 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Faro Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FAO to MRS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair has direct flights from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating FAO to MRS flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between FAO and MRS:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
Right now, R 471 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Marseille Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 895. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from FAO to MRS, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FAO to MRS.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FAO? If you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late Faro Airport to Marseille Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Explore without limits with a Marseille Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and venture far and wide through Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Marseille Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Marseille in March.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to Marseille Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.