Flights to Munich

Munich: The magical capital of Bavaria. 

Munich is home to breathtaking, architectural structures, such as 'Neues Rathaus" and the 'Frauenkirche', and is known for its vibrant and diverse arts and cultural scene. A rich and prosperous city, Munich consistently ranks highly in the top 10 of the Global Quality of Life scale, and manages to merge its technological advancement with its traditional and cultural heritage.  

When to visit for good weather

Winters are extremely cold in Munich, with temperatures plummeting to an average of 4 degrees Celsius. Summers are much hotter though and temperatures can get as high as 35 degrees Celsius, which makes the summer season a perfect time to visit for weather. 

If you are in town during the month of September, you can attend the Oktoberfest. This world famous event falls on the 15th, lasting for 16 days. The 3rd October is a national holiday, and numerous events are held in celebration of German reunification. 

Things to consider before travelling to Munich

Munich is a cultural hub, well known for its thriving fashion and art scene, and is home to a great many museums, all of which draw tourists from all over the world. The city is also famed for its quality beer and football is a popular sport. 

The cost of living in Munich is considerably lower than London's, and eating out in restaurants can cost a fraction of general prices in the UK's capital. 

Travelling to the city, accommodation and local transportation 

The Lufthansa Airport bus takes about 45 minutes to travel to Munich's main station (Hauptbahnhof). The shuttle bus also travels centrally to the Munich exhibition centre (Messe Munchen) and the overground trains S1 and S8 travel to Ostbahnhof or the main station. Taxis take around 40 minutes to get to the city centre and cost around 50 euros. 

Hotels in Munich are expensive and cost approximately 100 euros a night, while hotels are much more affordable at around 15 euros per person a night. If travelling to Munich during the Oktoberfest, be sure to book in advance. Hotel rates in Munich are a lot higher around this time. 

Public transportation includes the metro, overground trains, buses and trams. You can purchase a day Travelcard when travelling around the inner city for around 6.20 euros. Single tickets cost approximately 2.70 euros. Munich taxis are considerably cheaper than London cabs.

Airport Munich MUC

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) more popularly called just Munich Airport, since 1992 has been the new airport of the capital of Bavaria, Munich. The airport is named after the former federal prime minister Franz-Josef Strauß.. Due to its attractive location and modern technology, the airport is now Luthansa’s second hub after Frankfurt airport. By passenger numbers, the airport is at place seven in Europe. In 2006, it was also voted one of the best airports in Europe by the British Consulting company Skytrax. In 2008, the airport received the prize for the fourth time in a row.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes; paid short and long term parking
• Nearby cities: München (27 km), Ingolstadt (53 km), Augsburg (67 km), Regensburg (77 km)
• Directions by car: Motorway A92; national carriageway St2584 or the B11
• Stations: Between the main station and the airport, the S-Bahn 2 and 8 operate a service alternating at 10 to 20 minute intervals. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Location

First used in 1992, the airport is about 30 km or 24 miles north east of Munich city centre. Motorists can reach the airport terminal via the A92/E53 motorway leaving at the exit "Flughafen München-Franz Josef Strauß" or on the national carriageway B11.

The S-Bahn lines S2 and S8 operate regularly between the main station and the airport, the journey takes about 40 minutes. MVV buses also stop at the airport, as do buses operated by other transport companies in the vicinity.