Travelling from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Montpellier.
Take your pick of ten weekly Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your MPL to LGW flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
British Airways offers direct flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MPL and LGW:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, 34 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 76 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MPL to LGW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MPL to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Of the flights that depart from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, 72.45% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Montpellier Mediterranee Airport from central Montpellier, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MPL? If you're catching an early flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're coming in on a late Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LGW:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in January.
Book your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MPL to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.