Flying from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when searching for a flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
10 hours 1 minute is the average time for a direct flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), with 6 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SEA to MUC is the 15:10 Lufthansa option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 18:50 with Lufthansa.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to MUC. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) operate out of this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Lufthansa. This popular carrier operates services from SEA.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Seattle to MUC leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is around 23 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Looking to fly out of Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)? You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from this busy hub.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Seattle to MUC out of LKE. Book your preferred aisle seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, check out these options when departing from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 23 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 11 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to MUC:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
R 5,910 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Return flights start from R 10,911. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Seattle to MUC.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, book your trip for October (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Munich. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Seattle to MUC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Munich itinerary.
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