Flights to Montpellier
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Montpellier is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI, 46 km), Béziers Vias airport (BZR, 53 km), Avignon Caumont airport (AVN, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,530 ft | 17 ft |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (regional) | FNI | 46 km (29 mi) | 8,005 ft | 309 ft |
| Béziers Vias airport (regional) | BZR | 53 km (33 mi) | 5,971 ft | 56 ft |
| Avignon Caumont airport (regional) | AVN | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,168 ft | 124 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, MPL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 17 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Montpellier
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier to London | United Kingdom | 928 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Montpellier to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Montpellier to Berlin | Germany | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Montpellier to Madrid | Spain | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Montpellier to Algiers | Algeria | 768 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Montpellier to Rome | Italy | 730 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Montpellier to Paris | France | 595 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Montpellier to Hamburg | Germany | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Montpellier to Budapest | Hungary | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Montpellier to Vienna | Austria | 1,092 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Montpellier to Barcelona | Spain | 284 km (177 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Montpellier to Rabat | Morocco | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Montpellier to Munich | Germany | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Montpellier to Milan | Italy | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Montpellier to Tripoli | Libya | 1,441 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Montpellier to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,327 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Montpellier to Fes | Morocco | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Montpellier to Prague | Czechia | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Montpellier to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Montpellier to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Montpellier to Tangier | Morocco | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Montpellier to Köln | Germany | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Montpellier to Shanghai | China | 9,556 km (5,938 mi) | about 13 h |
| Montpellier to Chengdu | China | 8,453 km (5,252 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Montpellier to Beijing | China | 8,530 km (5,301 mi) | about 11 h 41 min |
| Montpellier to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,074 km (1,289 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Montpellier to Tianjin | China | 8,638 km (5,368 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Montpellier to Wuhan | China | 9,153 km (5,687 mi) | about 12 h 29 min |
| Montpellier to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,165 km (3,831 mi) | about 8 h 39 min |
| Montpellier to Xi’an | China | 8,510 km (5,288 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Montpellier?
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, FNI, BZR, AVN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MPL from Montpellier city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Montpellier on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.