Essaouira to Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (ESU–MRS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ESU–MRS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,163 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône from Essaouira
| Metric | ESU→MRS | AGA→MRS | RAK→MRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESU | – | 76 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 5 | 20 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 3h 5m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ESU: +00 · MRS: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Essaouira, it's 7:00 PM in Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône.
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ESU–MRS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESU to MRS
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESU to MRS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESU to MRS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,163 miles (1,871 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BCN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Agadir (Temsia) (AGA), Marrakesh (RAK) and Ouarzazate (OZZ).