Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Munich is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 11 London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 06:15 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:30 with easyJet.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Munich (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LGW and MUC:
Geneve Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is Rs13,301. A return plane ticket right now is Rs29,206. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to MUC, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to MUC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and chase adventure across Munich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Munich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MUC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are key highlights.
