Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one hour behind Marseille and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MRS to LPA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a breeze with Volotea. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Volotea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MRS and LPA:
Madrid Airport
Malaga Airport
Alicante Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
46 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Return flights start at 99 €. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MRS to LPA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MRS to LPA.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of all flights leaving Marseille Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MRS to LPA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 14 kilometres south to Telde to check off its must-visit sights. From Mirador de San Francisco to Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Arona is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No trip is complete without visiting Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.