Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Madrid and Marseille are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MAD to MRS start from 06:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:05 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 25 weekly Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MAD to MRS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Marseille (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport.
Iberia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MAD to MRS flights is Iberia. Its services land as scheduled 79.12% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MAD and MRS:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
At the moment, 18 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 40 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to MRS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to MRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and explore beyond Marseille's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Marseille in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Marseille Airport for August if you want to explore Marseille during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Marseille has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Marseille, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.