Travelling from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) out of here.
Hop on a direct Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Marseille is one hour behind Bucharest. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Choose from 2 direct services every week. Ryanair operates a 8am departure between OTP and MRS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bucharest to MRS.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) take off from this terminal.
Ryanair is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport taking off from OTP.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from OTP to MRS.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 67.57% of its services arriving on schedule.
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel near MRS if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and see more of Marseille and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, 15 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 35 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Bucharest to MRS by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Marseille. July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to MRS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Marseille right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Marseille when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Les Calanques followed by Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres east of Marseille, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.