Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marseille.
Each week, there are five Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, jump on the 06:20 Volotea flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:55 with Volotea.
Your MRS to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Athens (and then other destinations in Greece) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With 78.57% of services landing as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MRS to ATH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MRS and ATH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Mikonos Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, Rs11,349 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs25,790. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MRS to ATH.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MRS to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MRS. Whether you have an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ATH if you have a late Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
