Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Cardiff.
To ensure you get on your CWL to MUC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CWL and MUC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Currently, ر.ق. 456 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 953. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CWL to MUC, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CWL to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights complete their journey on time.
Cardiff Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CWL? If you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider booking a hotel close to MUC if you're taking a late Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience more of Munich and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Munich. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CWL to MUC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Stuttgart is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without visiting Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
