Cheap flights from London to Montpellier

Fares on this route are at their softest in November, the cheapest month in the calendar, when the summer crowds are gone and the Mediterranean is still mild. Late spring and early autumn sit in the middle: pleasant weather, moderate demand. July and August are the peak, so book well ahead if you need those weeks. Midweek departures are usually kinder to your budget than Friday or Sunday, and returning outside the weekend helps too. Watch the French school breaks and the run-up to Christmas, when seats fill at the London end. Booking a few months ahead gives you a wider choice; last-minute tickets into a smaller airport thin out fast.

Direct flights between London and Montpellier are the quickest way to go, and the low-cost names on the route — Easyjet, Wizz Air UK, Wizz Air Malta, Vueling Airlines and Norwegian International — are the ones to watch for a seat-only fare. With those carriers the ticket covers your seat and a small cabin bag; a checked bag, a chosen seat or a drink is added at booking, so compare the total rather than the headline figure. Full-service carriers such as BA EuroFlyer, Air France, Iberia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines often mean a change of plane, and their fares usually fold in more, which can work out better once bags are counted.

Montpellier Méditerranée is the only airport serving the city, and it sits a short ride from the centre — close enough that a taxi or a shuttle bus into town doesn't eat your afternoon. The airport is small and easy to navigate, so you clear it quickly, but that also means fewer flights and quieter evening arrivals; if your plane lands late, check the last shuttle times before you rely on public transport. Car hire desks are on site if you plan to explore the coast and the vineyards around the city. Trains and coaches also link the airport with the city, and a taxi rank sits outside arrivals.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

French

Emergency number

112, 15, 17

Driving side

right

Calling code

+33

Internet domain

.fr

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Montpellier

310 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Paris)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from — London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted are spread right across the city.
• On a low-cost ticket, add up the cabin bag and any checked bag before you compare it with a full-service fare.
• If your itinerary connects, make sure it sits on one ticket, or leave room between separate bookings.
• Bring a passport that is valid for your travel dates, and check the entry rules for France.
• Look at the price calendar before you fix dates — November is the quiet, cheaper month here.
• Plan how you'll reach the city centre from Montpellier Méditerranée if you land late in the evening.