Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Rome and Munich share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from FCO to MUC start at 08:05 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 19:45 with Lufthansa. Overall, there are 64 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FCO to MUC flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a breeze with ITA Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to MUC flights. An impressive 84.48% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and MUC:
Milano Linate Airport
Split Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Right now, 27 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 67 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to MUC by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a hotel near MUC if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing 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 about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Munich. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its leading sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.