Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Munich, where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MUC to Glasgow flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from MUC to Glasgow, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
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Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Munich, MUC can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.34% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Glasgow
$149 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $240. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from MUC to Glasgow. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from MUC to Glasgow can help you get the best possible rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
Following your MUC to Glasgow flight, rest your head at a hotel near PIK. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and make a speedy getaway.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to Glasgow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Glasgow, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are must-visits when exploring Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without visiting Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.