Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Montpellier ten hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to MPL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
At the moment, 739 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.593 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to MPL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to MPL.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MPL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Montpellier and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, Montpellier is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Montpellier. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport for July if you want to visit Montpellier during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to MPL in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Montpellier, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 129 kilometres east to Marseille to tick off its leading attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in France, consider Lyon, roughly 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.
