Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Montpellier Airport (MPL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Montpellier is one hour ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your LIS to MPL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Montpellier (and then exploring more of France!) is a cinch with Transavia France. This popular airline has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LIS to MPL flights is Transavia France.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LIS and MPL include:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Nantes Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
P3,362 is the best price for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. A return flight starts from P7,705. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to MPL.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LIS to MPL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Montpellier Airport (MPL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Pick up a Montpellier Airport rental car and discover Montpellier and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Montpellier Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Airport, Montpellier is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Montpellier. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Montpellier is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Montpellier Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to MPL in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Montpellier, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 257 kilometers north to Lyon to check off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of France, head for Marseille, roughly 129 kilometers east of Montpellier. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are key reasons to visit.
