Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 20 minutes.
Munich is seven hours behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from seven weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport flights. The 01:10 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
Leave plenty of time to make your HKG to MUC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cathay Pacific is your gateway to discovering Munich (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier that offers HKG to MUC flights, with 74.29% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKG and MUC:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of all flights leaving Hong Kong Intl Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
Reserve a hotel near MUC if you have a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Munich Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Munich Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
September is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Munich in March.
When booking your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Munich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKG to MUC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Stuttgart is another standout destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.


