Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bilbao and Munich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BIO to MUC start from 07:20 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 18:45 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 28 weekly Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your BIO to MUC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
Lufthansa has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier for BIO to MUC flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BIO and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is £37. A return plane ticket right now is £102. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIO to MUC.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BIO arrive on schedule 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're landing on a late Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 25 miles from the centre of Munich. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Munich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to visit Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to MUC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Munich. Around 310 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Stuttgart is another standout destination in Germany and is around 120 miles north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.