Traveling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier is one hour ahead of Southampton and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SOU to MPL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Palma de Mallorca Airport is a popular stopover on the SOU to MPL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight is $158. A round-trip fare right now is $356. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOU to MPL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from SOU to MPL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of the flights that depart from Southampton Airport, 55.7% touch down on time at their destination.
Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Southampton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you're coming in on a late Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MPL:
Go where the road takes you with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Montpellier and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Montpellier. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Montpellier in April.
Book your flight from Southampton Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport for July if you'd like to visit Montpellier during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to MPL in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. About 129 kilometers east of Montpellier, a visit to Marseille will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in France, head for Lyon, about 257 kilometers north of Montpellier. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.
