Flying from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Montpellier is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to MPL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
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Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Montpellier. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is $1,030. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,620. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to MPL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Plan your visit to Montpellier in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Ottawa to MPL plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montpellier to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Montpellier
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Montpellier right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are essential stops on your Montpellier itinerary.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Montpellier. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If there's time to check out another side of France, head for Lyon, roughly 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are among its highlights.
