Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro one hour behind Marseille.
Each week, there are three Marseille Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 18:45 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your MRS to FAO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Faro (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Marseille Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates MRS to FAO flights. A reliable 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marseille Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MRS and FAO include:
Madrid Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights leaving from Marseille Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Marseille Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Marseille Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MRS:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FAO if you're taking a late Marseille Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Faro Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Faro in February.
Before locking in your flight from Marseille Airport to Faro Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MRS to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Portugal, consider Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are highlights.