Cheap flights from Montpellier to Rome

March usually brings the lowest fares on this route, with winter and early spring generally softer than the summer peak. Fares climb as Easter and school holidays approach, and weekend departures are typically pricier than midweek ones. December can also be expensive around Christmas, while January and February are often calmer. With fewer departures from Montpellier Mediterranee than from a major hub, booking ahead for popular weeks gives more choice, and shifting by a day or two can change the fare.

The real difference is in what the fare includes: Transavia France, Volotea, Easyjet, Norwegian and Norwegian International typically price bags and seat choice separately, while Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and Air Algerie include more in the ticket. HOP! is also listed on this route and is worth checking, especially if you are connecting. Nonstop flights exist, but not every carrier flies direct, so read the itinerary carefully before paying, and compare arrival airports and total travel time as well as price.

Getting into central Rome depends on which airport you land at. Fiumicino is the larger airport, farther from the centre, with an express train and road transfers into town; Ciampino is smaller and closer in, with shuttle buses and train connections through nearby stations. Late-night arrivals can mean fewer public transport options, so check the last departure before you book. Watch the arrival airport code on your ticket too, because mixing up Fiumicino and Ciampino can turn a short trip into a longer transfer.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Rome

2.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your ticket lands at Rome Ciampino or Rome Fiumicino before you plan the transfer.
• Compare baggage rules, especially on the low-cost carriers, because a cheap base fare can grow once bags are added.
• Allow connection time and protect separate tickets, since a delay on one booking is not the airline's problem.
• Check that your travel document meets Italy's entry requirements.
• Compare March with school-holiday weeks if you can move, and check weekend departures separately.