Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Munich is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LGW to MUC start from 06:15 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 18:25 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LGW to MUC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to MUC flights. An impressive 81.52% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and MUC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Munich Airport (MUC)
$79 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport flight. Return flights start from $173. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to MUC, book your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to MUC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LGW land on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Pick up a Munich Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Munich Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Munich Airport for July if you want to visit Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MUC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its top sights. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart are among its highlights.
