Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Munich and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 251 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, pick the 08:30 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:30 with Lufthansa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your MUC to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Athens (and then other corners of Greece) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Aegean Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Sky Express is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to ATH flights. A dependable 85.71% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and ATH include:
Vienna International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Mikonos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$130 is the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from $221. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to ATH.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MUC to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
