Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Montpellier Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Montpellier six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to MPL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IAD and MPL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
$1,374 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,837. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to MPL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Montpellier Airport (MPL)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MPL:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Montpellier Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
From Montpellier Airport, Montpellier is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Montpellier in March.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Montpellier Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to MPL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Montpellier, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 257 kilometres north to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, head for Marseille, about 129 kilometres east of Montpellier. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.