Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Basel.
Your BSL to MPL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Montpellier (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BSL and MPL:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight is Rs7,529. A round-trip fare right now is Rs19,474. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BSL to MPL, reserve your trip ten months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BSL to MPL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss 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 EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Of the departures from EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're taking an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you're coming in on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MPL:
Explore without limits with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Montpellier and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Montpellier. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Montpellier in April.
When reserving your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to MPL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a visit to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in France, consider Lyon, about 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.