Travelling from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is Osaka's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) jetting off from here.
14 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Munich is eight hours behind Osaka. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). You can pick from 6 direct services each week. Lufthansa operates a 9:30am departure between KIX and MUC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Osaka to MUC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like April or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You can take a direct flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Lufthansa is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport leaving from KIX.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Lufthansa between KIX and MUC.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Osaka to MUC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The journey from central Osaka to KIX takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Kansai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansai International Airport, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is one of the main options between Osaka Itami International Airport and MUC.
ITM is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Osaka. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Osaka to MUC flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Osaka Itami International Airport:
Flights from Osaka Itami International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 83% of them landing as expected.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
The trip to UKB from the centre of Osaka is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 32 kms (20 miles) or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Kobe Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
UKB has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 82%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.
The address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel near MUC if you're catching a late flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Osaka 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 the centre of Munich. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, £254 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £511. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Osaka to MUC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Osaka to MUC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport.
The best time to fly from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). September is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Osaka to MUC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
After booking your flight from Osaka to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Munich:
Your Munich visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 193 kms (120 miles) west to Stuttgart to check off its leading sights. From Mercedes-Benz Museum to Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mannheim is another well-known 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.