Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Flights from IAD to MUC start at 17:15 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:20 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 18 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IAD to MUC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Munich (and maybe even some other great corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport offered by this airline.
Lufthansa is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates IAD to MUC flights, with 68.75% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is Rs75,243. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs151,619. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from IAD to MUC by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to MUC.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MUC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about 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 central Munich has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Munich. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to MUC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are among its highlights.
