Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Montpellier Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Madrid and Montpellier are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your MAD to MPL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Montpellier (and then discovering more of France!) is easy with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Volotea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAD and MPL:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Airport
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport flight is $53. A round-trip ticket is currently $105. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to MPL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to MPL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Montpellier Airport (MPL)
If you're coming in on a late Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MPL:
Explore without limits with a Montpellier Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience more of Montpellier and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montpellier Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Airport, Montpellier is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Montpellier. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Montpellier Airport for July if you want to visit Montpellier during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MPL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 257 kilometers north of Montpellier, a visit to Lyon will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, head for Marseille, roughly 129 kilometers east of Montpellier. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.