Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Hamburg and Munich follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from HAM to MUC start from 06:15 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 21:15 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 130 weekly Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HAM to MUC flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating HAM to MUC flights. An exceptional 91.82% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between HAM and MUC:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is ر.ق. 160. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 348. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HAM to MUC.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
75.01% of flights taking off from Hamburg Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Hamburg Airport from central Hamburg, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HAM:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel near MUC if you're on a late Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt to explore Munich and beyond.
Booking your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Munich in January.
Book your flight from Hamburg Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to visit Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAM to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel around 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its popular sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are key highlights.
