Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Nice and Montpellier share the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your NCE to MPL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between NCE and MPL include:
EuroAirport Swiss
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
At the moment, 75 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 148 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCE to MPL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NCE to MPL.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights taking off from Cote D'Azur Airport make it to their destination on time.
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to NCE:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MPL if you have a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car and discover Montpellier and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Montpellier. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Montpellier. If you like 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). Book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to MPL in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.