Flying from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL).
Montpellier is ten hours behind Melbourne. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to MPL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MPL flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Grab a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car and explore Montpellier and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
The centre of Montpellier is around 8 kilometres from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is 1.712 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.518 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to MPL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Montpellier based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to MPL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
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
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Montpellier. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
