- Must visit
Musée Fabre
Montpellier’s leading fine arts museum, with European paintings, sculptures and a notable courtyard. A strong choice for classic art collections.
Flights from Madrid to Montpellier depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 03:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 720 km distance in 1h 45m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 720 km |
Average flight duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Flights per day 15 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 3:45 |
Last flight 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£442
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Flights per day
43
Distance
720 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Montpellier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Montpellier will cost around £442 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £96.
Of the 43 flights that leave Madrid for Montpellier every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 720 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 5446
IB585+
12536
IB573+
12536
LH1805+
LX1109 · LX2532
AZ63+
LX1727+
LX2532
FR 5446
AF1401 · AF7462
AF1301 · AF7466
AF1601 · AF7470
KL1502 · KL1459Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £17.
Distance: 720 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£269 Average Price | £155 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Montpellier flights for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB585+ 9836 | 9:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h18 | 22:03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
IB585+ 9830 · 9879 | 9:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h23 | 19:08 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
KL1502 · KL1459 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 15:55 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
KL1502+ KL2009 · KL2322 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 17:50 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
IB573+ 9830 · 9879 | 11:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h43 | 19:08 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2 changes | |
IB573+ 9836 | 11:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h38 | 22:03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
AF1301 · AF7470 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 22:55 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301+ 9836 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h43 | 22:03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
AF1301 · AF7466 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 17:50 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504 · KL1409+ KL3582 | 13:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h50 | 22:55 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4163+ LX1105 · LX2532 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h05 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ7117+ AZ574+ LX2532 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h00 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ7117+ LX3435+ LX2532 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h00 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ7117+ LX1737+ LX2532 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h00 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1115 · LH1196+ LX2532 | 16:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h05 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1801 · AF7460 | 17:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h10 | 8:55 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1801 · AF7470 | 17:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 22:55 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1801 · AF7462 | 17:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h45 | 10:30 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AZ63+ LX1733+ LX2532 | 18:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 43h55 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ63+ LX1737+ LX2532 | 18:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 43h55 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ63 · LX3435+ LX2532 | 18:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 43h55 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1805+ LX1105 · LX2532 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 43h35 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1805+ LX1111+ LX2532 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 43h35 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1805+ LX1107+ LX2532 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 43h35 | 14:00 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1101 · AF7460 | 20:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h40 | 8:55 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1101 · AF7462 | 20:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h15 | 10:30 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1101 · AF7464 | 20:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 14:40 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5338 | 20:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h45 | 22:30 Marseille Provence Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 9 August | |||||
AF1401+ 9826 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h50 | 15:50 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF7466 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h50 | 17:50 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401+ 5120 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h51 | 20:51 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF7462 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 10:30 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1407+ KL2322 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h50 | 17:50 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1401+ 9812 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h03 | 14:03 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF7470 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 22:55 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1459 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 17:05 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF7464 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 14:40 Montpellier Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL2007 · KL2320 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 14:40 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1500+ KL2003 · KL2320 | 6:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 14:40 Montpellier Airport | 2 changes | |
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Montpellier’s leading fine arts museum, with European paintings, sculptures and a notable courtyard. A strong choice for classic art collections.
A small anatomy museum inside the historic medical faculty, displaying scientific instruments and specimens linked to Montpellier’s medical tradition.
A contemporary art venue in a former military bakery, known for changing exhibitions and a quiet setting near the old aqueduct and Peyrou.
Montpellier’s medieval centre is filled with narrow lanes, mansions, small squares and shops. It is the essential area for walking and atmosphere.
This broad central square is a lively meeting point framed by grand buildings and cafés, with easy access to the old town and major sights.
A large tree-lined promenade linking the old city with cultural venues and gardens. It is ideal for strolling, events and people-watching.
A rich fish stew from nearby Sète with monkfish or other local catch, tomatoes, white wine and aioli. A signature dish of the Hérault coast.
A spicy octopus pie from Sète, filled with tomato sauce and seafood in a soft orange pastry. It reflects Montpellier's strong ties to the nearby port.
A Provençal-style fish dish common on the Languedoc coast, usually white fish in garlicky aioli sauce. Traditional versions include egg-based sauce.
A lively bistro known for polished French cooking and seasonal produce in a warm, contemporary setting near the centre.
A popular casual address serving thoughtful market-led plates and natural wines in a relaxed, modern dining room.
An elegant restaurant set in a historic courtyard, appreciated for refined Mediterranean cooking and a romantic atmosphere.
Moderate for southern France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Nice or Paris, while trams and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included in France. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés is optional; taxi fares are often rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Montpellier by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montpellier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Montpellier flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Montpellier Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Montpellier airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Montpellier Airport is 2 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montpellier Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier Airport.
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