Montpellier Airport MPL: Departures and guide

Flying from/to Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

If you are planning to fly to/from Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport, check out our tips on what’s the best way to travel between the airport and the city center. It’s always good to know, what’s the most convenient way to get to your destination. You can also find some data on the Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport facilities and some local tips on the airport itself.

Traveling from Montpellier city center to Montpellier-Mediterranée Airport

Montpellier prides itself on being home to the University of Montpellier, one of the oldest universities in the world and founded by William VII of Montpellier in 1289. Montpellier boasts a vibrant public transportation system which provides travelers with the options of trams, buses, trains and taxis. There are several bus routes which stop at the Montpellier Train Station. The airport shuttle, also called Ligne 120, is available every 60 minutes and takes approximately fifteen or twenty minutes to reach the airport. Bus tickets can be bought from the bus driver and travelers are advised to update themselves with the latest bus timetables before planning their travel itinerary.

Best way to travel to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

The best and easiest route to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is by using  the Airport Shuttle (Navette Aeroport). The boarding station, Place de I'Europe, is situated east of the city center. The bus station at the airport is on your right when entering the terminals. The Navette Aeroport line 120 operates only once every 60 minutes to and from the city center except Fridays, when it runs every 30 minutes. The other means of transportation is by train or trams. Unfortunately, the airport lacks its own railway station, and the only link available is from the Montpellier Station (Gare Saint-Roch).

Distance from Montpellier City to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

​The airport ​ is located in the south of France and is 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) east of Montpellier. The airport also doubles up as the center for French Civil Aviation University and is the 10th busiest airport in France. Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport can easily be accessed by bus line 120 which runs every hour and the journey takes around 15 minutes. The airport can also be easily accessed via train by taking line 1 at Montpellier St Roch railway Station. However, you will have to get out at Place de I'Europe Tramway Station and board bus line 120 to the airport. Trams are also quite popular and the city has tram lines with the construction of a third one underway. Generally, tickets can be used on both buses and trams, and validation is done while aboard the vehicles before the trip starts.

Facilities at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport provides an unlimited and free WiFi connection for travelers and Virtual Reality Stands complete with Oculus helmets where travelers can watch virtual reality films featuring the rich variety of Montpellier's sites. There are also numerous working spaces in the boarding areas for the comfort of business travelers. There are also nurseries or baby changing areas for passengers traveling with children.  ATMS, photo booths and photocopiers are conveniently placed between the Arrivals and Departures halls for the convenience of travelers. The airport also has several bars and restaurants, including Trib's bar/snack, Bread & co Bar/Snack and La Terrasse, all providing a wide array of Mediterranean flavors.

Accessibility of the Airport for individuals with limited mobility

The best route for individuals with limited mobility traveling from Montpellier City Center to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is the airport shuttle which ferries passengers directly between the city center and the airport. The buses are spacious enough and are equipped with wheelchair space for use by the disabled or travelers with reduced mobility. Travelers can catch shuttle bus line 120 which takes you only 15 minutes to the airport. The tickets are usually bought from the driver and for those who wish to travel more, there is a whole booklet of tickets which are cheaper compared to single tickets. The buses are well-designed and are not only fast but also reliable and will drop you at the left side of the terminal. The city is relatively flat hence there is no need for elevators or elevators.

Traveling to the Airport like a local

The airport can easily be reached by use of very well-designed buses that are not only reliable but also fast. Using Montpellier buses is the cheapest and most practical way to travel to and from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. Almost all buses are fitted with low floors for convenience of disabled passengers or those with luggage. The Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport shuttle also referred to as Ligne 120 leaves the city center about every 60 minutes and arrive at the airport terminals fifteen to twenty minutes later. The travelers are advised to update themselves with the latest schedules for the buses prior to planning their travel itinerary. The airport has several restaurants such as La Plancha, Peres Peinards, and Pizzeria Fino where the hungry and thirsty traveler have a meal or drink, therefore there is no need of carrying food or drinks. The best ticket to purchase is that of airport shuttle.