Flying from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Montpellier is one hour ahead of Belfast. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Belfast to MPL.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to MPL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
BFS is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is one of the options between George Best Belfast City Airport and MPL.
BHD is about 5 kms (3 miles) from central Belfast. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to MPL flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Montpellier and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, central Montpellier is around 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Right now, £62 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £128. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to MPL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
June is when most people book flights from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Visit Montpellier in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Belfast to MPL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Montpellier
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montpellier right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are highlights which should be on any well-planned Montpellier itinerary.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Montpellier. Around 121 kms (75 miles) away to the east, its best attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Lyon is another well-known destination in France and is around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Montpellier. No trip is complete without seeing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.