Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
You can choose from 11 weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 11:10 departure with Condor is the earliest flight available. TUIfly operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LPA to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as March? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Munich (and then other parts of Germany) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
EW Discover tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating LPA to MUC flights, Condor has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LPA and MUC:
Fuerteventura Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
61 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from 125 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from LPA to MUC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights that take off from Gran Canaria Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LPA? If you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Reserve a hotel close to MUC if you're on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Munich. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to explore Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LPA to MUC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its popular sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.