Flying from Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to MPL, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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71% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
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Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Central Montpellier is around 10 kilometres from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
269 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Return flights start at 669 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to MPL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Plan your visit to Montpellier in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to MPL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Montpellier
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Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Place de la Comedie are must-visits when exploring Montpellier.
Explore more of France
Montpellier is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, a visit to Lyon will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 121 kilometres east of Montpellier. No trip is complete without a visit to Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.