Flying from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Rabat and Marseille follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from RBA to MRS start at 07:55 — the first with Royal Air Maroc. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RBA to MRS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Marseille (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Royal Air Maroc ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RBA to MRS flights, with 86.67% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RBA and MRS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Marseille Airport (MRS)
$48 is the lowest price for a one-way Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport flight. A return flight starts at $91. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from RBA to MRS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RBA to MRS.
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Handy information about Rabat Airport (RBA)
74% of flights departing from Rabat Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Rabat to Rabat Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RBA:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near MRS:
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Reserving your ride from Marseille Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Airport to the centre of Marseille has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Marseille based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Rabat Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RBA to MRS in January if you want to travel in 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 more of France. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Lyon to check off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Toulouse is another standout destination in France and is around 322 kilometres west of Marseille. No trip is complete without visiting Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.