Travelling from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Paris has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) flying out of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Take off on a direct Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) is the busiest route. You can choose from 68 direct services a week between CDG and MUC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to MUC.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) are available from here.
At CDG, you can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, including:
Lufthansa sees the most traveller bookings for flights from CDG to MUC.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air France is the most consistent for on-time landings.
CDG is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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65% of flights that depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Prefer to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Board your direct flight from Paris to MUC with Transavia France. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of ORY.
On the ORY to MUC route, Transavia France is the favourite choice for most passengers.
With 79.17% of services landing as planned, Transavia France is the top on-time carrier flying between Paris Orly Airport and Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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Paris Orly Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and MUC include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Have a late flight from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MUC and turn in quicker:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Central Munich is around 40 kilometres from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is $104. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $292. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to MUC if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
January is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC), while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Munich based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Paris to MUC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Munich must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Munich. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
If you're looking to explore another side of Germany, head for Mannheim, roughly 274 kilometres northwest of Munich. NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower are highlights.
