Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Montpellier is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to MPL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Transavia France is your gateway to exploring Montpellier (and perhaps some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport offered by this carrier.
Transavia France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ATH and MPL include:
EuroAirport Swiss
Luxembourg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Right now, Rs20,009 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs43,485. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to MPL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to MPL.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Reserve a hotel close to MPL if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Montpellier and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to central Montpellier has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Montpellier. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MPL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Montpellier is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If there's time to check out another side of France, consider Lyon, roughly 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are the start of reasons to visit.