Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Your BFS to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BFS and MUC include:
Manchester Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Jersey Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Right now, $112 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $291. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BFS to MUC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from BFS to MUC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Need a convenient hotel near BFS? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you have a late Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MUC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and chase adventure across Munich and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Munich in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Belfast International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BFS to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.