Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Marseille.
Take your pick of six weekly Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Transavia France is the earliest available. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 17:45.
Your MRS to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Athens (and then other corners of Greece) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Volotea on this route.
With 78.95% of services arriving as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MRS to ATH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MRS and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $60 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $148. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MRS to ATH by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MRS to ATH.
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Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to Marseille Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MRS:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.