Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Geneva and Munich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 88 Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 06:20 Air Dolomiti flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:45 with Air Dolomiti.
Your GVA to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a snap with Air Dolomiti. This popular airline has direct flights from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Dolomiti on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for GVA to MUC flights is Lufthansa.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GVA and MUC:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, $122 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $252. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GVA to MUC.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GVA to MUC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
65.81% of flights that depart Geneve Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to GVA:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're getting in on a late Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Munich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Geneve Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GVA to MUC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.