Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is five hours ahead of Columbus and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your CMH to MUC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CMH and MUC include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
$473 is the best price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. A return flight starts at $975. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMH to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CMH to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Of all flights leaving John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach John Glenn Columbus International Airport from central Columbus, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CMH? If you're boarding an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and discover more of Munich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Munich in January.
Before locking in your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CMH to MUC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are highlights.