Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Munich.
Choose from 362 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MUC to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating MUC to LHR flights, British Airways has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and LHR:
Brussels Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$122 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from $234. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from MUC to LHR, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights leaving from Franz Josef Strauss Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LHR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.