Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
A direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes an average of 2 hours 40 minutes. The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, making it 1 hour behind Athens.
Each week, there are 63 flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you want to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:00 Lufthansa flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ATH to MUC is 21:30 with Lufthansa.
Traveling over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, so jetting to Munich (and then visiting more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers flying between ATH and MUC include:
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and MUC:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Mikonos Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Germany, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ATH to MUC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is C$52. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$157. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from ATH to MUC, reserve your trip 10 months before your departure.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 59 minutes.
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Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the center of Munich. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 33 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Munich in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to visit Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from ATH to MUC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from ATH to MUC, explore our range of hotel options including:
Marienplatz and Deutsches Museum are a couple of big attractions to put on your Munich travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at BMW Museum.
Complete your Munich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Franz Josef Strauss Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Munich.
