Travelling from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Montpellier Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Marrakech.
Flights from RAK to MPL start at 10:05 — the earliest with Transavia France. The last service of the day is at 18:45 with Transavia France. In total, there are three weekly Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your RAK to MPL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Montpellier (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with Transavia France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Transavia France.
Transavia France ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RAK to MPL flights, with 87.5% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between RAK and MPL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
Currently, R 753 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,846. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from RAK to MPL, reserve your journey two months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RAK to MPL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Handy information about Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
76% of flights that leave from Marrakech Menara Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Marrakech to Marrakech Menara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RAK? If you're catching an early flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Montpellier Airport (MPL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MPL if you're on a late Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Montpellier Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Montpellier and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Montpellier Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Montpellier. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Montpellier. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Montpellier Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RAK to MPL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Montpellier. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.