Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier is five hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU 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 like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight is 738 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 717 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to MPL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Consider booking a hotel near MPL if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Montpellier and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Montpellier in April.
When booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MPL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
