Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to MUC start from 02:30 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The latest departure is at 14:35 with Etihad Airways. Overall, there are 14 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
For a smooth 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 AUH to MUC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Munich (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for AUH to MUC flights, with 85.56% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and MUC:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Right now, Rs38,041 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs79,042. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AUH to MUC, book your journey two months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights taking off from Abu Dhabi International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near AUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Munich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are key reasons to visit.