Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, making Faro one hour behind Marseille.
To ensure you get on your MRS to FAO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Faro (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport. These are the top stopovers between MRS and FAO:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 305. A round-trip fare is currently R 712. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to FAO.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MRS to FAO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights leaving Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and see more of Faro and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.