Flying from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport.
Montpellier and Lille are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MPL to LIL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Volotea has direct flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Lille — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Volotea on this route.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport. Many passengers pass through Palma de Mallorca Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Lille Airport (LIL)
Currently, $69 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $149. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MPL to LIL.
The cheapest month for flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MPL to LIL.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
72.45% of flights departing from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Montpellier to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MPL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lille Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore Lille and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lille Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
From Lille Airport, Lille is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Lille in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lille Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MPL to LIL in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've done Lille, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 209 kilometres south to Paris to tick off its must-visit sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Strasbourg is another standout destination in France and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. No journey is complete without experiencing Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.