Travelling from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
The average duration of a direct Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Munich (where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located) and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. There are 45 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Lufthansa at 8:05pm. Opt for the first BRU to MUC departure with Brussels Airlines at 6:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Brussels to MUC.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can jump on a direct flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) out of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Brussels Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport departing from BRU.
The most frequently booked airline between BRU and MUC is Brussels Airlines.
Lufthansa shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 80.41% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
71.97% of flights departing from Brussels Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Check out these connections between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and MUC:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
CRL is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to MUC flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71.71%.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Reserve a hotel close to MUC if you have a late flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and see more of Munich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
The centre of Munich is roughly 29 kilometres from Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, 54 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 131 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Brussels to MUC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). July is when most people visit Munich. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book a Brussels to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Munich
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Munich:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are top sights which should feature on every Munich itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Munich. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.