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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Marseille to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:40.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Marseille to Athens.

A direct flight from Marseille to Athens takes 2h 40m, covering 1,049 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Marseille to Athens range from £147 to £269, with an average of £200 over the past 12 months. Anything below £147 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the £200 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £106 return via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA), compared with £196 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volotea and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £123 to £835. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Marseille to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £74, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Marseille to Athens usually depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Marseille to Athens route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

One-stop flights from Marseille to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Marseille to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £185 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £236, a difference of £51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Volotea operates flights between Marseille and Athens.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 46m, compared to 6h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 01m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Marseille (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Marseille to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.