Flying from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Southend Airport (SEN) also service London.
Jump on a direct London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
Choose from 92 direct weekly services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). This is the most popular route when departing from London.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from London to MUC.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) leave from this terminal.
At LHR, you can choose from various carriers that offer direct flights from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, including:
Most passengers prefer to fly with Lufthansa from LHR to MUC.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.2% of its services landing on time.
LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) plane tickets are available from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to MUC are available with easyJet.
EasyJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to MUC.
Fly with easyJet for the most punctual service. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport land as scheduled 81.52% of the time.
LGW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get ready to board and go from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport are available from here.
Prepare for takeoff with Lufthansa. It offers direct London to MUC plane tickets from STN.
The most frequently booked airline between STN and MUC is Lufthansa.
With a reliable 100.0% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
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STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and get to your destination as expected.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
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Getting from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Munich. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is £26. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £67. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from London to MUC, book your ticket nine months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
September is when most people book flights from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). Visit Munich in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a London to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Munich right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport:
Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Munich to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Munich will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 193 kms (120 miles) west of Munich, a visit to Stuttgart will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
Mannheim is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower.