Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) jetting off from here.
Munich is 4 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MUC.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MUC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a handy hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
$817 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Return flights start from $1,252. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to MUC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Munich in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MUC for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Marienplatz and Deutsches Museum are just two of the top attractions to add to your Munich to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at BMW Museum.
Complete your Munich trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Munich. Browse the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.