Travelling from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) jetting off from here.
Munich is 10 hours behind Melbourne. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to MUC won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to MUC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is about 24 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
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About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
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Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich takes about 33 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Rs118,746 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs235,307. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Customise your journey by applying filters. Choose the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Munich, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne to MUC, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
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All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Munich.
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