Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Montpellier Airport (MPL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Montpellier's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
Flights from ORY to MPL start at 07:40 — the earliest with Transavia France. The last departure is at 20:35 with Transavia France. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ORY to MPL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Montpellier (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Transavia France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport.
Transavia France is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 88.0% of services arriving as planned, Transavia France is the most punctual carrier operating ORY to MPL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORY and MPL:
London Gatwick Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
Currently, $91 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $182. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ORY to MPL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ORY arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Paris to Paris Orly Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ORY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Montpellier Airport (MPL)
Book a hotel close to MPL if you have a late Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Montpellier Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience more of Montpellier and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montpellier Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Montpellier Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Montpellier. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Montpellier Airport (MPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Montpellier in March.
Before locking in your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Montpellier Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORY to MPL in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of France
Montpellier has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, consider Marseille, about 129 kilometres east of Montpellier. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.