Traveling from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Dusseldorf's main airport is Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Check out your departure options from here when reserving your flights from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
The average time for a direct Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
The busiest route is from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), with 95 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DUS to MUC is the 6:15am Lufthansa service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 8:30pm with Lufthansa.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Dusseldorf to MUC.
During high season, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be booked from this terminal.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport leaving from DUS include:
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from DUS to MUC.
With a dependable 89.32% of services arriving as scheduled, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Located around 6 miles from the center of Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
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78.28% of flights that take off from Dusseldorf International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
You can get to NRN from central Dusseldorf in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 50 miles or so.
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Most flights that leave Weeze Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.87%.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a hotel close to MUC if you're catching a late flight from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
The center of Munich is around 18 miles from Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $57. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $115. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to MUC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is when most people book flights from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Visit Munich in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Dusseldorf to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 52ºF to 79ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºF and 43ºF.
More about Munich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Munich right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Franz Josef Strauss Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Munich when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Münchner Oktoberfest followed by Marienplatz and Theresienwiese.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Munich. Around 120 miles away to the west, well-known attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 170 miles north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
