Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Marseille and Bilbao are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your MRS to BIO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of 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 well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the top stopovers between MRS and BIO:
Valencia Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Right now, 44 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 92 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MRS to BIO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MRS to BIO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of the flights that depart from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MRS:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Follow your own route with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and find adventure across Bilbao and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bilbao. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRS to BIO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Bilbao, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.