Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Each week, there are 26 Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 10:40 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:50 with Lufthansa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BHX to MUC flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BHX to MUC flights is Lufthansa. Its services arrive without delay 69.52% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BHX and MUC:
Brussels Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
C$104 is the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start at C$262. These prices may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to MUC by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to MUC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider booking a hotel close to MUC if you're on a late Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Munich. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its leading sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
