Travelling from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Montpellier and Amsterdam are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from seven weekly Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 16:25 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MPL to AMS flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Amsterdam (and then discovering more of the Netherlands!) is easy with KLM. This popular airline has direct flights from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier operating MPL to AMS flights. A dependable 86.89% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MPL and AMS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
R 1,318 is the lowest price for a one-way Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,887. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MPL to AMS, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MPL to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Montpellier Airport (MPL)
When it comes to Montpellier Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Montpellier Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Montpellier. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MPL:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Grab a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Amsterdam in February.
When reserving your flight from Montpellier Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MPL to AMS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of the Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its must-visit sights. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
