Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, making Belfast one hour behind Munich.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MUC to BFS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MUC and BFS include:
Birmingham International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport flight is 86 €. A return ticket right now is 160 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to BFS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from MUC to BFS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, data shows 71.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Belfast International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and chase adventure across Belfast and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Belfast International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Belfast. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 2 hours.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Belfast in January.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Belfast International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to BFS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Belfast. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.