Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, making Marseille one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JTR to MRS flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Volotea is your ticket to exploring Marseille (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Volotea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JTR and MRS:
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport flight is Rs14,012. A return plane ticket right now is Rs32,342. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JTR to MRS.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport.
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from JTR reach their destination on time.
Santorini (Thira) Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near JTR? If you're boarding an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Marseille in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from JTR to MRS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its leading sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in France, consider Toulouse, about 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are key highlights.