Flying from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from here.
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Lufthansa at 7:20pm. Go for the first OTP to MUC departure with Lufthansa at 6am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to MUC, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Get there in one go from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Lufthansa. This top airline offers services from OTP.
Most travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa from OTP to MUC.
Lufthansa ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 81.29% of its services arriving on schedule.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's main sights.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich is around 29 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $47. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $104. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bucharest to MUC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Munich based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Bucharest to MUC flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Munich:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Munich itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.