Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Alicante and Montpellier are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ALC to MPL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ALC and MPL:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Right now, P5,664 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P12,779. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALC to MPL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALC to MPL.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that depart Alicante-Elche Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALC:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
If you have a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MPL:
Hit the road running 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 from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around two weeks in advance 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 about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Montpellier in April.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALC 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 easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres east of Montpellier, a visit to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.