Flying from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Montpellier and Nice are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
To ensure you catch your MPL to NCE flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MPL and NCE include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is £64. A return ticket right now is £225. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MPL to NCE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MPL to NCE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Of all flights departing from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, 72.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Montpellier to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is approximately 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MPL. Whether you have an early flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel close to NCE if you're on a late Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience more of Nice and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 5 miles from central Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Nice. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MPL to NCE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 100 miles west to Marseille to tick off its leading attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of France, head for Lyon, about 190 miles north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are the start of reasons to visit.
