Flying from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Montpellier is one hour ahead of London. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from London to MPL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to MPL with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and MPL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
easyJet offers direct flights from London to MPL leaving from LGW. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
easyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to MPL route.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MPL flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a flight ticket from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times and access to better fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on the way to MPL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Have a late flight from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MPL and hit the pillow fast:
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For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
The centre of Montpellier is around 8 kilometres from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
$68 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. A return flight starts from $130. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to MPL.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Montpellier based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to MPL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Montpellier
Start your Montpellier trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Arc de Triomphe and Cathedrale St-Pierre are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Montpellier to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Le Vieux Montpellier.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montpellier. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Lyon, roughly 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are key reasons to visit.