Flying from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Book a direct Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Munich is two hours behind Istanbul. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 8:40pm. Opt for the first IST to MUC departure with Turkish Airlines at 7:10am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to MUC. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and MUC is Turkish Airlines.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) plane ticket with departures from here.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to MUC leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.
On the SAW to MUC route, Pegasus is the top airline in terms of bookings.
With 69.68% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to MUC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Munich. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
33 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. A return flight starts at 89 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to MUC.
April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on an Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). July is the peak month for travel to Munich. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Istanbul to MUC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Munich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Munich right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Munich when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Münchner Oktoberfest followed by Marienplatz and Theresienwiese.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Mannheim is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.