Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Frankfurt and Munich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from FRA to MUC start at 06:15 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 21:15 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 232 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FRA to MUC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Lufthansa tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers FRA to MUC flights is Lufthansa. Its services land as planned 74.34% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between FRA and MUC:
Zurich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is £71. A round-trip fare right now is £117. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from FRA to MUC, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near FRA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're getting in on a late Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MUC:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the centre of Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Munich in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to visit Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 310 miles north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you're looking to explore another side of Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 120 miles north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are key highlights.
