Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to London: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London is 1 hour 52 minutes.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Munich.
The most popular route is from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take your pick of 362 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MUC to LHR is the 07:00 Lufthansa option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 21:50 with Lufthansa.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from MUC to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to London are available for booking. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is where you'll be landing.
Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London include:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from MUC to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
You won't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Germany and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
MUC is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MUC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to London
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London is 46 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 78 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to London, reserve your trip 4 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from MUC to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London. To skip the crowds, head for London in February when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from MUC to London sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
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Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
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