Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Bilbao and Marseille are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BIO to MRS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BIO and MRS include:
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
Right now, $85 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $151. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BIO to MRS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BIO to MRS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from BIO arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to MRS if you're taking a late Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Marseille Airport around one week before your departure date.
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 by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Marseille. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to MRS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Marseille, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, consider Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are the start of reasons to visit.