Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich one hour behind Athens.
Choose from 63 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 19:20.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ATH to MUC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Munich (and then other destinations in Germany) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to MUC flights. An exceptional 88.58% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and MUC:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, R 1,169 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,600. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ATH to MUC, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights leaving from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near MUC:
Travel at your own speed with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience more of Munich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Munich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MUC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its popular sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
