Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 20 minutes.
Vancouver is eight hours behind Munich and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 12:20 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 15:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MUC to YVR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lufthansa.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for MUC to YVR flights is Lufthansa.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MUC and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, 268 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 442 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to YVR by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MUC to YVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to YVR in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its must-visit sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Victoria is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
