Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Barcelona and Marseille follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 24 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, select the 07:00 Vueling flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:55 with Volotea.
To ensure you get on your BCN to MRS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Volotea offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Volotea is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for BCN to MRS flights is Vueling.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and MRS:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Valencia Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
₹ 2,165 is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 4,628. These fares can change based on demand.
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 BCN to MRS.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to MRS.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Marseille. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Marseille in April.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to MRS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Toulouse is another well-known destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.