Flights to Munich

Against the backdrop of the Bavarian Alps, on the banks of River Isar, Munich is a lively city with plenty of natural beauty, architectural marvels, designer retail, and shiny automobiles. Munich’s biggest draw, Oktoberfest, the largest folk fair in the world, takes place end September – early October. If you plan to visit during this time, you must book your accommodation in advance. Not only do hotels fill up fast, but the room rates are much higher at this time than during the rest of the year. Average temperatures range from 40 – 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember to carry a warm jacket and dress in layers. December – February is the low season. While temperatures range from 25 – 30 degrees Fahrenheit, this is the best time for attractive bargains on rooms and flights. Spring months from March – May offer pleasant weather and less crowds. You can enjoy an early visit to the ‘biergartens’, just as they open for the season. During the peak tourist season from June – August, temperatures climb to 70 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The city hosts numerous festivals and open-air events. Book your rooms and flights to Munich in advance to ensure reasonable rates and availability.

Munich Airport (MUC)

Munich Airport is located almost 18 miles northeast of Munich city center near the old city of Freising. There are several options to travel from the airport to the city center.

S-Bahns

The S-Bahn lines S8 and S1 connect the airport with the center of Munich and trains depart every 10 minutes. One-way fare to Munich Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) is €11.60 EUR and the ride takes approximately 40 – 45 minutes. While single ride tickets are expensive, you can also purchase an Airport-City-Day-Ticket for €13.00 EUR. This ticket will allow you unlimited access of all MVV run public transport until 6.00 a.m. the following day.

Buses

The Lufthansa Express Bus is a non-stop, express connection from the airport to the city center. Buses run every 15 minutes and the one-way fare is €10.50 EUR. The journey time to Munich Hauptbahnhof is approximately 45 minutes. This bus service is available to any arriving passenger and is not exclusive to any specific airline.

Taxis

Taxis are easily available outside the arrivals area of both terminals. There is a flat fare of €63.00 EUR to travel from Munich Airport to the New Munich Exhibition Centre (Neue Messe München). To get to the city center, the approximate fare will be €55.00 EUR and the ride will take 35 minutes.

Car rentals

Several companies are present at the car rental center within the airport. You can also check out deals on car rentals with momondo.