Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Marseille.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MRS to MPL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MRS and MPL:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Carpiquet Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
R 1,316 is currently the best price for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,046. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MRS to MPL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MRS to MPL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights leaving Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MRS:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Book a hotel near MPL if you have a late Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Montpellier and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking 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 approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Montpellier. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Montpellier. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to MPL in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Montpellier is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a visit to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
