Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Milan and Munich follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MXP to MUC start at 06:00 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 20:50 with Air Dolomiti. Overall, there are 97 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MXP to MUC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Munich (and then other destinations in Germany) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Air Dolomiti is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MXP to MUC flights is Air Dolomiti. Its services land as planned 69.19% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MXP and MUC:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
18 € is currently the best price for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. A return flight starts from 67 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MXP to MUC by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MXP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're landing on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MUC:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Munich. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Munich in January.
When booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to MUC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Stuttgart is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.