Travelling from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Tokyo's main base, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC).
Around 14 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Tokyo. Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 9:30am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from HND to MUC is with ANA at 11:30pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Tokyo to MUC.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
You can book a direct flight from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
When leaving from HND, you can take a direct flight from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport with ANA.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from HND to MUC.
Lufthansa leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.83% of services landing on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to MUC leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Located around 19 kms (12 miles) from the centre of Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, check out these options when leaving from Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can arrive at NRT from the centre of Tokyo in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to MUC flight:
Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you have a late flight from Tokyo 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 snoozing not long after at one of these options near MUC:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, central Munich is around 40 kms (25 miles) away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
£242 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Return flights start from £510. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Tokyo to MUC by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
September is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). Visit Munich in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Tokyo to MUC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. 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 Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Munich when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Marienplatz followed by Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 193 kms (120 miles) west to Stuttgart to tick off its popular sights. From Mercedes-Benz Museum to Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Mannheim, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Munich. NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower are key reasons to visit.