Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FRA to MPL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EW Discover has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Montpellier — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is EW Discover.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and MPL:
EuroAirport Swiss
Strasbourg Airport
Bastia Poretta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Rs37,086 is currently the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs69,807. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from FRA to MPL, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FRA to MPL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Montpellier and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport about two weeks before 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 about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Montpellier in April.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA 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 going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No journey is complete without a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.