Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Portland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PDX to MUC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and MUC:
London Heathrow Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
$361 is the best price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from $498. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PDX to MUC, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to MUC.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX touch down on schedule 83.65% of the time.
To reach Portland International Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PDX:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel near MUC if you're on a late Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt to explore Munich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the center of Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
Traveling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 52ºF to 79ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºF and 43ºF. Search for cheap tickets from PDX to MUC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 310 miles north-west to Essen to check off its leading attractions. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 120 miles north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are among its highlights.
