Flying from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL).
Montpellier is five hours ahead of Ottawa. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is located in Montpellier, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Ottawa to MPL.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to MPL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 58.21%.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Pick up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car and explore Montpellier and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Montpellier. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport is $1,507. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could 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 your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL). Visit Montpellier in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Ottawa to MPL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montpellier
Start your Montpellier trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are major attractions which should be on any good 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, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No trip is complete without visiting Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
