Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 1 hour 51 minutes. Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich 1 hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 11 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To take off as soon as possible, take the 06:15 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight from LGW to MUC is 21:55 with easyJet.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
easyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Munich — plus maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LGW and MUC are:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Geneve Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from LGW to MUC, check if you need a visa to enter Germany. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
39 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. A return flight starts from 81 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to MUC, book your journey 10 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from the centre of London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel near MUC if you're taking a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Munich. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 33 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Munich in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to explore Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MUC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Munich
As soon as you've locked in your flights from LGW to MUC, you'll need to find a place to stay in Munich. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are leading attractions which should be on every Munich itinerary.
Complete your Munich trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Munich getaway.