Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dubai: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai is 6 hours 35 minutes.
Dubai is three hours ahead of Munich, where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located. Dubai follows the UTC+4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dubai Airport (DXB). You can select from 16 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MUC to DXB is the 14:30 Emirates service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 22:40 with Lufthansa.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MUC to Dubai flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Start your journey at MUC and travel straight to Dubai Airport (DXB). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai tickets.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai. Book your seat with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from MUC to Dubai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Munich, MUC can be reached in about 35 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of the flights that depart from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dubai
105 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai flight. A return plane ticket starts from 210 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book eight months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MUC to Dubai.
The best month for landing cheap Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own set of wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from MUC to Dubai.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MUC to Dubai flight:
Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire make collecting a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
Plan your trip to Dubai in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MUC to Dubai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dubai, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
The Dubai Mall Heart and Burj Khalifa are a couple of major attractions to add to your Dubai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Desert safari tourism.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dubai. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United Arab Emirates, consider Khawr Fakkān, about 113 kilometres east of Dubai. Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park are highlights.
