Travelling from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
To ensure you get on your flight from Philadelphia to MUC, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to MUC leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located around 18 kms (11 miles) from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can get to TTN from central Philadelphia in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to MUC flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
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 get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
£249 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. A return flight starts at £599. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to MUC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
January is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC), while September is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Munich based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Philadelphia to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Munich:
Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Munich itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Munich. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the west, popular attractions include Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Munich, Mannheim is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower.
