Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Porto.
Flights from OPO to MRS start at 06:05 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:50 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 27 weekly Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to MRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Marseille (and then exploring more of France!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering OPO to MRS flights, with 73.33% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between OPO and MRS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Right now, $44 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $89. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from OPO to MRS by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from OPO to MRS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Airport, data shows 74.49% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to OPO? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're getting in on a late Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Marseille in April.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to MRS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Marseille, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its popular sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, head for Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are among its highlights.