Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Marseille's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Vienna.
Every week, there are five Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:10 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:25 with Austrian.
Your VIE to MRS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Austrian Airlines has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Austrian Airlines on this route.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating VIE to MRS flights. An impressive 92.59% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart VIE arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Vienna to Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to VIE? If you've booked an early flight from Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport, these stays will put you 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 arriving on a late Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Marseille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Marseille. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Vienna Airport to Marseille Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of France, consider Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are key highlights.
