Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Marseille.
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 enough time to board your MRS to FLR flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Airport to Florence Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MRS and FLR include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights that take off from Marseille Airport reach their destination on time.
Marseille Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MRS:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Marseille Airport to Florence Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Pick up a Florence Airport rental car and discover Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Florence Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
From Florence Airport, Florence is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Florence Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Florence. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Marseille Airport to Florence Airport for August if you'd like to explore Florence during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MRS to FLR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Florence, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 225 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its popular sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without seeing Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.