Montpellier Flights will be bringing in spectators from all over the world to the city during the Rugby World Cup 2007 to experience the matches of the World Cup.
The chief town of the Languedoc-Roussillon region , Montpellier is situated on a hilly ground about 10 km away from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea which touches southern part of France. The town has developed on the banks of the river Lez. Some of the main sites of the city that attract the tourists are the Musee Fabre, the Place de la Comedie, the 14 th century Cathedral of Saint Pierre and a botanical garden which was the first of its kind in France. The city is one of the main venues in the Rugby World Cup 2007.
The Montpellier Airport , located 8 km southeast of the city of Montpellier, is the only airport to serve the city. The airport, which experienced the landing of the first plane in 1938, is connected to the city by road. The bus service starts every half hour to facilitate travel between the city and the airport. The journey from the airport takes 15 to 20 minutes. Passengers can also avail themselves of the taxi service available at the airport terminal to travel to the city. Compared to the other French airports, the Montpellier Airport is served by a fewer number of airlines. They are the Aeris, Air France, Air Littoral, British Airways, Cimber Air and Ryanair.
The Montpellier Airport authorities provide the passengers with a large array of facilities. The Information Desk, located in the centre of the terminals feeds the tourists about varied enquiries and messages advices. It also renders the passengers information about the lost properties. Apart from the baggage facilities, the airport also renders telephone services throughout the terminal.
There is also a Post Box in the Departure hall. The Baby Change facility and the First Aid facilities are some of the necessities provided by the Montpellier Airport. The stranded or the weary passengers also get a chance to get themselves refreshed at the Restaurant or the Cafe in the terminal. The Air Hotel provides a chance to do business. The passengers who love shopping can have newspapers, magazines, books tobacco and gifts in the shops. They can also find the local items there. Automatic Currency Machines and ATMs located in the terminal help monetary exchanges. Wheelchairs are also accessible for the disabled in the airport.
