Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Marseille.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to JTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Santorini (Thira) (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Volotea. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MRS and JTR:
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Marseille Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MRS:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Pick up a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Santorini (Thira) in March.
When reserving your flight from Marseille Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to JTR in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.