Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
A direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes on average 55 minutes. Munich's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Frankfurt.
Flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport start from 06:15 — the first with Lufthansa. The last flight of the day is the 21:15 service with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 232 services every week between FRA and MUC.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Munich (and seeing more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FRA and MUC are:
Milano Linate Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Zurich Airport
For a domestic flight within Germany, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found your cheap ticket from FRA to MUC, check your ID is up to date before you fly.
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 ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $139. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $252. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure flight tickets from FRA to MUC, book your trip 10 months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from FRA to MUC. You don't need to search every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport takes about 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Munich in February.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11 ºC to 26 ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8 ºC and 6 ºC then.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by finding the perfect stay. After booking your flight from FRA to MUC, explore our hotel options including:
Marienplatz and Deutsches Museum are just two of the major attractions to add to your Munich travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out BMW Museum.
Complete your Munich trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Munich stay.
