Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MSP to MUC flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Munich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and MUC:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Munich Airport (MUC)
$573 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Munich Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,198. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MSP to MUC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights taking off from Minneapolis St Paul Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Munich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Munich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Explore without limits with a Munich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience more of Munich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Munich Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
September is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Munich Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Munich in March.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Munich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to MUC in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Stuttgart is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without experiencing Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.