Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport take 1 hour 1 minute. Frankfurt and Munich are in the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Every week, there are 237 flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 06:15 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from MUC to FRA is 21:15 with Lufthansa.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to discover the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between MUC and FRA:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Leipzig/Halle Airport
Stuttgart Airport
No need to bring your passport or a visa for travel within Germany. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's license or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from MUC to FRA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport is R 1,451. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,787. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 2 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to FRA.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt is about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Frankfurt in February.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to FRA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Frankfurt
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Frankfurt Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Frankfurt stay.