Flying from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) jetting off from here.
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
Choose from 10 direct flights a week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). This is the busiest route, with Icelandair offering a 12:15am departure from KEF to MUC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Reykjavik to MUC.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can hop on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Keflavik Airport (KEF).
When jetting out of KEF, you can take a direct flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport with Icelandair.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Flugfélag Íslands from KEF to MUC.
With 67.24% of its services landing on schedule, Flugfélag Íslands is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Reykjavik to MUC leaving from Keflavik Airport (KEF), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
KEF is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Keflavik Airport:
79% of flights that leave from Keflavik Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kms (1 mile) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Reykjavik to MUC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Reykjavik Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Reykjavik Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 81% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Reykjavik 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 central Munich. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
£80 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. A return flight starts at £223. These prices can change based on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Reykjavik to MUC by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). September is when most people travel to Munich. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.
Before locking in your Reykjavik to MUC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Munich:
Your Munich visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 193 kms (120 miles) west to Stuttgart to check off its popular sights. From Mercedes-Benz Museum to Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, consider Mannheim, about 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Munich. NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower are the start of reasons to visit.