Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Montpellier Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Amsterdam and Montpellier are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from AMS to MPL start at 13:45 — the first with KLM. The last departure is at 15:35 with KLM. In total, there are seven weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your AMS to MPL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
KLM offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Montpellier — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to MPL flights, with 77.05% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between AMS and MPL:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
R 1,500 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,189. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to MPL by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AMS to MPL.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Montpellier Airport (MPL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MPL if you have a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Montpellier Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Montpellier and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montpellier Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Airport, Montpellier is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Montpellier based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montpellier 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to MPL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Montpellier is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
