Travelling from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Beijing. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
The most popular route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC), with 13 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from PEK to MUC is the 2:50am Air China option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 2:05pm with Lufthansa.
Your flight from Beijing to MUC won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can take a direct flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You can lock in a direct flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport with Air China. This top airline operates departures from PEK.
The top choice among passengers flying between PEK and MUC is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 67.29% of its services arriving as planned.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to MUC departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and MUC are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
PKX is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Beijing. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Beijing to MUC flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider booking a hotel near MUC if you have a late flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Munich. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is £217. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £462. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to MUC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). Visit Munich in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Beijing to MUC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
After booking your flight from Beijing to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Munich:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Munich itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. About 193 kms (120 miles) west of Munich, a visit to Stuttgart will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
Mannheim is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Munich. No trip is complete without experiencing NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower.