Cheap Flights from Munich to London

This information is correct as of March 2016

Airlines that fly from Munich to London

British Airways and Lufthansa fly from Munich to London-Heathrow. easyJet fly from Munich to London-Gatwick, London-Luton and London-Stansted. This is the busiest international route from Munich Airport, so we recommend booking your flights as soon as possible.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

All flights to London depart from terminal 1. The departure lounge has a great range of shops, selling everything from high fashion to Bavarian souvenirs. If you're hungry there are plenty of options, from Asian and Italian to traditional German snackfood. There's an Erdinger Weissbeer Bar for that last taste of Munich, and a Coffee Fellow if you need a hit of caffeine before you fly to London.

Terminal Information – Arriving

At London-Gatwick: Flights from Munich land at the south terminal. Conveniently, this is where the airport's train station is located. Express trains get you into town the fastest, but slower commuter trains are available if you're on a budget.

At London-Heathrow: Lufthansa flights land at terminal 2 while British Airways land at terminal 5. Both of these terminals are well connected to the city centre by public transport. You can take the Heathrow Express train (the fastest and most expensive option), the Piccadilly Line on the underground (the cheapest but slowest option), or the commuter train into London. Coaches also serve the airport, and there's a taxi rank outside the arrivals hall.

At London-Luton: Luton Airport only has one terminal. Shuttle buses run between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway train station, where you can take an express train into London. Coaches from the airport are also available.

At London-Stansted: Stansted Airport also has one terminal. There's a train station at the airport where you can catch an express or commuter train into the city centre. National Express and easyBus coaches run between the airport and Victoria bus station: remember to pre-book your tickets to avoid disappointment on the day.

Practical Information

You need a valid passport to fly to London from Munich. We recommend arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure.

What to expect in London

London is one hour behind Munich. The currency is the pound sterling (£). Prices in London are much higher than Munich. You can expect to spend about £10* more on a three-course meal for two, £1.25* for a pint of local beer, and about 66% more for a taxi. London is slightly warmer than Munich in the summer, and a lot warmer in the winter: the average temperature in January is a very mild 7°C.

Read our London travel guide for more on what to expect.

*Prices subject to change