Travelling from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is five hours ahead of Albany and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ALB to MUC flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALB and MUC:
Washington Dulles International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is R 9,691. A round-trip ticket right now is R 16,645. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALB to MUC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Albany International Airport (ALB)
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
73.92% of flights taking off from Albany International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Albany International Airport from central Albany, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ALB:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Munich in January.
Lock in your flight from Albany International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALB to MUC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
