Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport.
Madrid and Munich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 59 Madrid Airport to Munich Airport flights.
Your MAD to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport, so getting to Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Iberia.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MAD to MUC flights, with 86.6% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and MUC:
Barcelona Airport
Zurich Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Munich Airport (MUC)
At the moment, $95 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Munich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $270. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to MUC, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to MUC.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Madrid Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Munich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Follow your own route with a Munich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and discover more of Munich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Munich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Airport to central Munich has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Munich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to Munich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MUC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.