Travelling from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
1 hour 52 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
With 121 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the busiest route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 06:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LHR to MUC is with Lufthansa at 20:25.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to MUC, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be booked from here.
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with British Airways.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from London to MUC leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from London 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 stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates nonstop flights from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
You have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from London to MUC departing from LGW. Jet off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to MUC:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
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 reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is ر.ق. 97. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 257. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from London to MUC by booking at least 5 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Munich in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from London to MUC in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Munich right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Franz Josef Strauss Airport:
Marienplatz and Deutsches Museum are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Munich must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at BMW Museum.
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