Flying from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight.
Montpellier is two hours behind Istanbul. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). You can choose from 2 direct services every week. Transavia France operates a 7:50pm departure between IST and MPL.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to MPL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport with Transavia France.
Transavia France is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to MPL.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to MPL leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to MPL flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Follow your own route with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Montpellier and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Montpellier. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
R 1,156 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. A return flight starts at R 2,540. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to MPL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Visit Montpellier in April for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Istanbul to MPL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montpellier
Start your Montpellier trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are attractions you won't want to skip in Montpellier.
Explore more of France
You've done Montpellier, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey about 121 kilometres east to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
