Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport serves one of southern France's most dynamic cities, an important university center, approximately 8 km from the center.
Montpellier is renowned for the Place de la Comédie and as a base for exploring the Camargue and the beaches of the Languedoc coast.
How to get to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
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Average travel time to MPL
Parking near Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
Official parking facilities (P2 Proxi, P4 Confort, and others) are located opposite the terminal.
Long-stay rates cost approximately 35-70 euros per week; short-term parking (dépose-minute) is 4 euros for 10-15 minutes, 5 euros for 15-20 minutes.
How to get to Montpellier from MPL
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Car rental at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
Major international car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Camargue.
A driving license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are needed for the security deposit.
Hotels near Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
Gare Saint-Roch
Airport shuttle line 120 to Place de l'Europe (about 15 minutes), then tram 1 to Gare Saint-Roch with the same intermodal ticket.
Best for: those leaving at dawn or arriving late at night who want the tram ready right outside.
- A stone's throw from trains to the rest of France, useful if combining flight and TGV
- A lively area even late in the evening, with bars and restaurants around the station
- Busier and noisier at night than the rest of the centre
- During trade fairs at the Comédie, rooms get booked well in advance
Recommended hotels
- JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch Less than 10 minutes' walk from the station, with a rooftop pool for anyone waiting out the flight in relaxation. View availability
- Eklo Hotels Montpellier Centre Gare Saint-Roch Right in front of the station, handy for anyone arriving late or leaving early without heavy luggage. View availability
Comédie and the historic centre
Same shuttle 120 to Place de l'Europe, then tram 1 to the Comédie stop, a stone's throw from Place de la Comédie.
Best for: those arriving with a few extra hours who want to dine and stroll in the historic centre.
- You can walk everywhere among restaurants, the Opéra theatre and shops open until late
- Quieter at night than the station area
- Pedestrian streets in the historic centre, not very practical with large suitcases or your own car
- One extra change (tram) to get back to the airport compared with sleeping near the station
Recommended hotels
- Hôtel Richer De Belleval - Relais & Châteaux A restored seventeenth-century palace on Place de la Canourgue, for anyone who wants to end the trip with a gourmet dinner. View availability
- Aparthotel Adagio Montpellier Centre Comedie Apartments with kitchen 50 metres from Place de la Comédie, practical for families or multi-night stays. View availability
Lavérune, countryside 15 minutes away
About 20-25 minutes by car; no bus or shuttle directly to the airport, you need your own car or a taxi.
Best for: those renting a car who prefer to end the trip at a countryside resort rather than in the city.
- A 50-hectare park and outdoor pool, away from city traffic
- Private parking handy for those arriving or leaving by car
- Only 13 rooms: book well in advance
- No public transport connection to the airport or the city centre
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as an important regional hub on the western Mediterranean coast.
Two hours are advised before departure for flights.
Map of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Montpellier a good base for visiting the Camargue?
Yes, the Camargue, with its pink flamingos and wild white horses, is about an hour's drive from the airport.
Q. How do you get to central Montpellier from the airport?
With a shuttle connected to the city tram, reaching the centre in about 25-30 minutes.
Q. Is Montpellier a university city?
Yes, it has one of France's oldest universities and a very large student population, which gives it a lively atmosphere.
Q. Is Montpellier close to the sea?
Yes, the beaches of the Languedoc coast are just a few kilometres from the city centre.
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