Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Munich and Dortmund are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from MUC to DTM start from 07:55 — the first with Eurowings. The latest departure is at 20:55 with Eurowings. In total, there are 15 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MUC to DTM flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Dortmund (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular airline has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings ranks as the top on-time carrier for MUC to DTM flights, with 88.24% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and DTM:
Split Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
$316 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. A return flight starts from $342. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from MUC to DTM, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTM instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dortmund Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Sixt or Europcar to explore Dortmund and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dortmund Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
From Dortmund Airport, Dortmund is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dortmund in January.
The warmest month in Dortmund is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dortmund Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to DTM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dortmund. Around 418 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.