Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport take 1 hour 5 minutes. Munich and Cologne are in the same timezone (UTC+1), meaning you won't have to change your watch once you land.
Every week, there are 156 flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. The first flight from CGN to MUC is at 06:00 and the latest is at 22:15.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Cologne Bonn 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 CGN and MUC include:
Verona Villafranca Airport
Zurich Airport
Hamburg Airport
Once you've found cheap ticket from CGN to MUC, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Germany. As long as you have another identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
R 656 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. A return flight starts from R 1,889. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CGN to MUC by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from CGN to MUC every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne, Cologne Bonn Airport can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Munich. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 33 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Munich in February.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to explore Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to MUC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CGN to MUC, explore our hotel options including:
Marienplatz and Deutsches Museum are just two of the top attractions to put on your Munich to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to BMW Museum.
Complete your Munich trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Munich stay.