Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 17 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg.
Munich (the location of Franz Josef Strauss Airport) and Hamburg are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). Take your pick of 522 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MUC to HAM is the 06:40 Lufthansa service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:20 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your flight from MUC to Hamburg, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg are available for booking. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is where you'll disembark.
Book your ticket with Lufthansa. This airline operates direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg.
Once you've booked flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're flying within Germany. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
The journey from central Munich to MUC takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg is C$78. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$121. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MUC to Hamburg. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) to central Hamburg is approximately 80 kilometres. It'll take you around 59 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near LBC instead:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 29 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near HAM. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from MUC to Hamburg at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Hamburg
Plan your trip to Hamburg in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from MUC to Hamburg in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights which should be on any well-planned Hamburg itinerary.
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