Travelling from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
The timezone in Montpellier is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to MPL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling over a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MPL flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MPL and get cosy, quick:
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Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, central Montpellier is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
R 33,046 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Return flights start from R 54,109. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MPL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Visit Montpellier in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Melbourne 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).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montpellier
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montpellier right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are popular attractions which should feature on any good Montpellier itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Montpellier, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel around 121 kilometres east to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in France, consider Lyon, about 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are key reasons to visit.
