Travelling from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to MPL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to MPL leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to MPL flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Grab a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car and discover Montpellier and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Montpellier. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is R 1,088. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,387. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to MPL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Montpellier. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Glasgow to MPL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Montpellier
Start your Montpellier trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Montpellier when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Arc de Triomphe followed by Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres east of Montpellier, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you're eager to discover another major stop 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.
