Which airport should I fly into for Montpellier?

The closest airport, Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Montpellier?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Montpellier?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Montpellier

The closest airports to Montpellier, France: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Montpellier, France is Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MPL	Montpellier-Mediterranee AirportMontpellier/Mediterranee, France	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
FNI	Nimes-Arles-Camargue AirportNimes/Garons, France	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
BZR	Beziers-Vias AirportBeziers/Vias, France	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
XAS	Ales-Deaux AirportAles/Deaux, France	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
AVN	Avignon-Caumont AirportAvignon/Caumont, France	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	Regional
MEN	Mende-Brenoux AirportMende/Brenoux, France	64 mi / 103 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
MRS	Marseille Provence AirportMarseille, France	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
OBS	Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional AirportAubenas/Ardeche Meridional, France	69 mi / 111 km	2 hr 4 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Montpellier. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MPL.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MPL saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Montpellier is Montpellier-Mediterranee Airport (MPL), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.