Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Marseille and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MRS to BCN start from 13:35 — the first with Vueling. The last departure is at 23:35 with Vueling. Overall, there are 23 weekly Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MRS to BCN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Volotea is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for MRS to BCN flights, with 93.18% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MRS and BCN include:
Menorca Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 398. A return ticket right now is R 799. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to BCN.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from MRS to BCN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of the flights that depart from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel near MRS? If you've booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MRS to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
