Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Munich and Montpellier are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your MUC to MPL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MUC and MPL:
Bastia Poretta Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight is $159. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $290. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MUC to MPL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on schedule at their destination.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MPL:
Travel at your own speed with a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Montpellier and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to the centre of Montpellier has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Montpellier in April.
When reserving your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to MPL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Montpellier is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like 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 visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
