Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier is five hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YUL to MPL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight is 284 €. A return fare right now is 572 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YUL to MPL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Montreal to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you're coming in on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MPL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Montpellier's usual tourist stops.
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
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to the centre of Montpellier has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Montpellier in April.
When booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YUL to MPL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're eager to discover another side of France, head for Lyon, roughly 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among its highlights.