Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Leave enough time to make your PIK to MUC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PIK and MUC include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is £60. A round-trip fare right now is £147. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PIK to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from PIK to MUC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
76.7% of flights that depart Glasgow Prestwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is around 30 miles from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PIK:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 25 miles from central Munich. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PIK to MUC in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 310 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 120 miles north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
