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Flights from Montpellier to Madrid depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 03:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 720 km distance in 1h 50m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 720 km |
Average flight duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Flights per day 16 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 3:45 |
Last flight 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£148
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£626
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 48 m
Flights on 17 Sept
25
Distance
720 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Montpellier to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Madrid will cost around £626 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £148.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 25 flights from Montpellier to Madrid, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 720 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 45 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 5337
AF7469 · AF1300
AF7469 · AF1000
AF7467 · AF1000
AF7467 · AF1400
FR 5337
AF7467 · AF1400
AF7471 · AF1300
AF7463 · AF1800
KL1460 · KL1509Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £132.
Distance: 720 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £132 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Madrid:
A coach is £96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Madrid costing on average £131.
A coach is £97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Madrid costing on average £132.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Coach takes on average 12h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Madrid flights for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7471 · AF1800 | 6:00 Montpellier Airport | 10h45 | 16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7471 · AF1600 | 6:00 Montpellier Airport | 9h35 | 15:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7471 · AF1300 | 6:00 Montpellier Airport | 5h20 | 11:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL2211+ KL1402 · KL1505 | 6:00 Montpellier Airport | 10h25 | 16:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7471 · AF1100 | 6:00 Montpellier Airport | 13h15 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
12562+ IB590+ 876404 | 8:12 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 12h48 | 21:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
12562+ IB580+ 876404 | 8:12 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 12h53 | 21:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
12562+ AF1400+ 876404 | 8:12 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 15h03 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
12562+ AF1400 | 9:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 14h05 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
12562+ IB580 | 9:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 11h55 | 21:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
9862+ AF1400 | 9:10 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 14h05 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
6871 · 9866+ AF1400 | 10:02 Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 13h13 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7463 · AF1400 | 11:15 Montpellier Airport | 12h00 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL2319+ KL1408 · KL1507 | 11:15 Montpellier Airport | 8h20 | 19:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7463 · AF1800 | 11:15 Montpellier Airport | 5h30 | 16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7463 · AF1100 | 11:15 Montpellier Airport | 8h00 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL2321+ KL1410 · KL1509 | 15:30 Montpellier Airport | 7h55 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7465 · AF1400 | 15:30 Montpellier Airport | 7h45 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5337 | 16:30 Marseille Provence Airport | 1h50 | 18:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1460 · KL1509 | 16:40 Montpellier Airport | 6h45 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1460 · KL1501 | 16:40 Montpellier Airport | 16h50 | 9:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7467 · AF1000 | 18:40 Montpellier Airport | 14h30 | 9:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7467 · AF1400 | 18:40 Montpellier Airport | 4h35 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7469 · AF1300 | 20:50 Montpellier Airport | 14h30 | 11:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7469 · AF1000 | 20:50 Montpellier Airport | 12h20 | 9:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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Most Montpellier to Madrid flights use the Montpellier Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
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.
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