Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver is 9 hours 47 minutes.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 8 hours behind Munich.
With 8 weekly flights between the two airports, Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 12:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from MUC to YVR is with Lufthansa at 15:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from MUC to Vancouver.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver. Begin your journey at MUC and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Lufthansa is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MUC to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a passport from Germany, you'll need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
The journey from central Munich to MUC takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Vancouver
Rs73,044 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs151,538. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to Vancouver by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
As soon as your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from MUC to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from MUC to Vancouver sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
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Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are attractions you won't want to skip in Vancouver.
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