Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
To ensure you get on your FCO to MPL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Transavia France has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Montpellier — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to MPL flights. A dependable 84.62% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and MPL:
EuroAirport Swiss
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
R 650 is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,561. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to MPL.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Reserve a hotel near MPL if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Montpellier's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Montpellier. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Montpellier in April.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport for July if you want to explore Montpellier during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to MPL in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Montpellier, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 129 kilometres east to Marseille to tick off its top attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, head for Lyon, roughly 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among its highlights.