Flying from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) jetting off from here.
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Marseille is one hour behind Bucharest. Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). You can choose from 2 direct services every week. Ryanair operates a 8am departure between OTP and MRS.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to MRS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Ryanair is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport taking off from OTP.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair from OTP to MRS.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
BBU is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. Plan ahead to find the quickest way to get to your terminal.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Bucharest to MRS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Baneasa Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Baneasa Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as planned.
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MRS and get cosy, quick:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Marseille. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
At the moment, 20 € 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 65 €. 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. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
November is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Marseille based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Bucharest to MRS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
Your trip to Marseille isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Explore more of France
Marseille has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres east of Marseille, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.