Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Munich.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MUC to PHL flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MUC and PHL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is 295 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 517 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to PHL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Munich Airport, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're coming in on a late Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Philadelphia. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Munich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to PHL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.