Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Marseille and Rome are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from MRS to FCO start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with Ryanair. In total, there are 18 weekly Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MRS to FCO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers MRS to FCO flights is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 66.67% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MRS and FCO:
Firenze-Peretola Airport
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 412 is the lowest price for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at R 865. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
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 FCO.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of the departures from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel near MRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're arriving on a late Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Rome and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to the centre of Rome has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MRS to FCO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its leading attractions. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.