Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Marseille Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bordeaux and Marseille share the same timezone, UTC+1.
There are 16 Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport flights each week.
Your BOD to MRS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport available through various airlines, getting to Marseille (and then other destinations in France) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating BOD to MRS flights. An exceptional 90.78% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOD and MRS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart BOD reach their destination without delay.
To get to Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BOD? If you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Marseille Airport (MRS)
Reserve a hotel near MRS if you have a late Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Marseille Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Marseille Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Marseille Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
From Marseille Airport, Marseille is approximately 27 kms (17 miles) away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Marseille Airport (MRS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Marseille. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Marseille is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Marseille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BOD 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
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Marseille. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in France, head for Toulouse, about 322 kms (200 miles) west of Marseille. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are among its highlights.