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3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Marseille. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volotea
• Aegean Airlines
• Transavia France

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

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

• Volotea: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy Class class

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 319 round-trip via Zurich (ZRH), compared to C$ 341 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 139 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.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Athens to Marseille route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 299 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 471, a difference of C$ 172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Athens to Marseille route, 51% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Marseille are Vieux-Port, Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles, and Plage des Catalans. These are among the most viewed places in Marseille on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 1:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 41% above the route average of C$ 358. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Marseille takes 2h 55m, covering 2,716 km.

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.

One-way fares from Athens to Marseille are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 183, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 17m, compared with 5h 52m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Marseille Airport (MRS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Rentscape
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Athens to Marseille range from C$ 291 to C$ 447, with an average of C$ 358 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 291 counts as a good deal.