- Volotea will connect Madrid with Montpellier from 6 November 2026, with two flights a week, on Mondays and Fridays.
- A new opportunity to discover the cultural, gastronomic and natural riches of the French Mediterranean outside the peak season.
A city break in Montpellier, a few days by the Mediterranean, a tour through the vineyards or a Christmas with a southern French flavour. The launch of the new direct Madrid–Montpellier flight route, operated by Volotea, will bring a destination offering a wealth of experiences to enjoy during autumn and winter closer to the Spanish market.
The route will commence operations on 6 November 2026 with two weekly flights, on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule is particularly well-suited for organising weekend breaks and short stays, and opens up new possibilities for travel agencies looking to expand their range of European destinations.
One destination, many ways to discover the south of France
Situated between Provence and Spain, Montpellier, in the Languedoc-Camargue region, embodies the diversity and character of the south of France. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and 100 kilometres of beaches, the destination combines vibrant cities, unspoilt natural areas, vineyards and charming villages.
Montpellier, a dynamic and creative Mediterranean metropolis, is an ideal starting point for exploring a region that invites visitors to combine culture, nature and gastronomy. In the surrounding area, towns such as Nîmes, Sète, Pézenas and Aigues-Mortes offer different perspectives on their history and identity.
This rich heritage extends to sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, such as the Canal du Midi, the Pont du Gard, the Causses and the Cévennes, as well as to the sites forming part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France.
Mediterranean cuisine, seafood and local wines round off an offering that includes wine tourism, outdoor activities, golf, spa treatments and water sports.
Further information: Discover Montpellier, Languedoc-Camargue
Montpellier: a city break with a Mediterranean flair
Far from the summer hustle and bustle, the coast invites you to discover another way of experiencing the Mediterranean: strolling along the seafront, exploring its towns and enjoying the flavours of the region at a more leisurely pace.
Sète, Cap d’Agde, La Grande Motte, Mauguio-Carnon, Le Grau-du-Roi, Palavas-les-Flots and Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone allow you to plan itineraries that combine the coast, heritage and nature. The landscapes of the Camargue, seafood cuisine and wine tourism offer further possibilities for those seeking getaways beyond the summer months.
This is a particularly appealing option for combining a few days in Montpellier with a stay by the sea, allowing you to discover different facets of the destination in a single trip.
A Christmas with a southern French flavour
The festive season offers yet another reason to discover Montpellier and the Languedoc-Camargue region. Markets, lights, seasonal flavours and local celebrations allow you to combine a cultural or seaside getaway with the festive atmosphere.
Montpellier, Aigues-Mortes, La Grande Motte, Le Grau-du-Roi and Palavas-les-Flots are just some of the destinations whose Christmas offerings can serve as inspiration when planning a trip during this time of year. The official event calendars for each town provide details of the programme and the celebrations.
New opportunities for the Spanish market
With this direct connection, Montpellier and Languedoc-Camargue are expanding their potential as a getaway destination for visitors from Madrid. The diversity of what the region has to offer enables travel agencies to put together cultural, gastronomic, wine-tasting and nature-based itineraries throughout the autumn and winter.
For the travel media, the region offers a wide range of angles: from the urban creativity of Montpellier to off-season coastal life, via the heritage, wines and traditions of the south of France.
Montpellier Airport
Easy access from the airport to Montpellier with shuttle buses every 30 minutes to the city centre, taxis and car hire agencies (10 minutes to the centre of Montpellier, 20 minutes to Grande Motte, 25 minutes to Grau du Roi, 30 minutes to Sète and Palavas, and finally 35 minutes to Cap d’Agde)
Source: WELOVESEA EVENTS