Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
The timezone in Montpellier is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your TLV to MPL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
$339 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Return flights start at $612. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to MPL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.9% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Ben Gurion International Airport from central Tel Aviv, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to TLV:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you're getting in on a late Ben Gurion International 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 relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MPL:
Grab a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car and discover Montpellier and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Montpellier. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Montpellier in April.
Book your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport for July if you'd like to explore Montpellier during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to MPL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montpellier. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.