Travelling from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is five hours ahead of Louisville and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SDF to MUC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SDF and MUC:
Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
C$441 is the lowest price for a one-way Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start at C$963. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SDF to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SDF to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
SDF is located at 600 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field's on-time performance, data shows 77.69% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Louisville to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SDF:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Munich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SDF to MUC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its top sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.