Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Munich and Rome are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MUC to FCO start from 08:20 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 64 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MUC to FCO flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
ITA Airways has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is ITA Airways.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to FCO flights, with 75.99% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MUC and FCO include:
Milano Linate Airport
Split Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is C$74. A return plane ticket right now is C$136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to FCO.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights that take off from Franz Josef Strauss Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Rome in January.
When reserving your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to FCO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another essential stop in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.