Travelling from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) out of here.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to MUC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MUC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MUC flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $499. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,071. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to MUC, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Munich based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to MUC flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are leading attractions which should be on any good Munich itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Munich. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.