Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
11 hours 15 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Munich and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport start from 09:30 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is the 19:25 option with Lufthansa. In total, there are 3 weekly services from MUC to CPT.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Visiting Cape Town (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
To break up your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the MUC - CPT route are:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
To find out if you need a visa to enter South Africa, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MUC to CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport is C$492. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$777. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 3 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MUC to CPT.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MUC to CPT in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Cape Town
As soon as you've locked in your flights from MUC to CPT, you'll need to find a place to stay in Cape Town. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Table Mountain and Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Cape Town itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Robben Island.
Complete your Cape Town trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Cape Town International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Cape Town stay.
