Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Madrid and Marseille share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 36 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Marseille — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that operates MAD to MRS flights. A reliable 86.03% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAD and MRS include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
R 321 is currently the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 642. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to MRS, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to MRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MRS:
Follow your own route with a Marseille Provence Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or Free2move and find adventure across Marseille and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Provence Airport, Marseille is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Marseille in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
