Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona and Munich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 74 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 07:00 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:30 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your BCN to MUC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Munich (and perhaps some other great corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport offered by this carrier.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 87.1% of services arriving on schedule, Vueling is the most punctual carrier for BCN to MUC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and MUC:
Verona Villafranca Airport
Stuttgart Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is 26 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 84 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to MUC by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BCN to MUC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that leave from Barcelona-El Prat Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Munich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the centre of Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Munich in January.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
