Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 2 hours 12 minutes. Munich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Munich 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport start from 08:45 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last flight of the day is the 21:00 service with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 services every week from EDI to MUC.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Traveling to Munich (and seeing more of Germany!) is straightforward with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between EDI and MUC:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cologne Bonn Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Germany, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from EDI to MUC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is C$75. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$177. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from EDI to MUC, reserve your journey 3 months ahead of your departure.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 14 kilometres from the center of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Reserve a hotel close to MUC if you're on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Munich. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Munich in February.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to explore Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from EDI to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Munich
Once you've locked in your flights from EDI to MUC, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Munich. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any good Munich itinerary.
Complete your Munich trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Munich stay.