Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich ten hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and MUC:
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
£332 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from £602. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to MUC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 15 miles from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and see more of Munich and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Munich. Around 310 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 120 miles north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are the start of reasons to visit.