Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bordeaux and Marseille are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from BOD to MRS start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Ryanair. In total, there are 59 weekly Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BOD to MRS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. When you're ready to start your Marseille holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of France:
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BOD and MRS include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$48 is currently the best price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts from $96. These fares can change based on demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOD to MRS.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights that leave from Bordeaux Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BOD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and explore Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Marseille based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Provence Airport for August if you'd like to explore Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another standout destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.