Travelling from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from here.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Minneapolis. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Minneapolis to MUC. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Minneapolis to MUC with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSP and MUC include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
MSP is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MUC if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Central Munich is around 29 kilometres from Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
C$403 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Return flights start from C$924. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Minneapolis to MUC, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Munich. July is when most people book flights from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Minneapolis to MUC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of things to do in Munich when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Münchner Oktoberfest followed by Marienplatz and Theresienwiese.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey around 193 kilometres west to Stuttgart to tick off its popular sights. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mannheim is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich. No journey is complete without visiting Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.