Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Munich (the location of Franz Josef Strauss Airport) and Hamburg follow the same timezone — UTC+1.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the most popular route, with 97 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from MUC to HAM is with Lufthansa at 21:15. Go for the first departure with Lufthansa at 06:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid rushing for your MUC to Hamburg flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg tickets are available for booking. Hamburg Airport (HAM) will be your arrival point.
Top carriers that offer direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg include:
Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Munich, MUC can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg
ر.ق. 194 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 359. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MUC to Hamburg.
The best month for scoring cheap Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week in advance of your flight from MUC to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 1 hour to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LBC. Kick back and get cosy after your MUC to Hamburg flight at any of these well-located options:
Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and unlock more experiences with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from baggage claim, so you can hit the road without delay.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from LBC ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before locking in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are leading attractions which should feature on every Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
