Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
Montpellier is one hour ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LIS to MPL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Transavia France is your ticket to exploring Montpellier (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Transavia France.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LIS and MPL include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Menorca Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Right now, Rs14,774 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs31,748. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to MPL by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Montpellier and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to central Montpellier has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Montpellier in April.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport for July if you'd like to explore Montpellier during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to MPL in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Montpellier. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.