Flying from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to MPL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to MPL flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 68%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MPL:
Pick up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car and discover Montpellier and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Central Montpellier is around 10 kilometres from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is RM4,296. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,014. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to MPL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Visit Montpellier in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Vancouver to MPL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montpellier to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Montpellier
Start your Montpellier trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are leading attractions which should feature on every Montpellier itinerary.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Montpellier. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No trip is complete without seeing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
