Travelling from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) taking off from here.
Around 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Munich is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 3 direct flights a week between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). This is the most popular route, with Lufthansa offering a 12:40am departure from MEX to MUC.
Your flight from Mexico City to MUC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can find a direct flight from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You'll find a direct flight from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport with Lufthansa. This popular airline operates services from MEX.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa between MEX and MUC.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Lufthansa. Its services land without delay 76.0% of the time.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to MUC leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
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76% of all departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MUC and be in snooze mode sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Central Munich is around 40 kms (25 miles) from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, £328 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £707. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to MUC, book your ticket ten months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
January is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC), while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Munich based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to MUC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Munich must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kms (120 miles) west of Munich, a visit to Stuttgart will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights 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 journey is complete without experiencing NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower.