Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
Take your pick of 522 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
To ensure you catch your MUC to HAM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Hamburg (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a cinch with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MUC to HAM flights, with 83.64% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MUC and HAM include:
Frankfurt Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport flight is Rs14,001. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs27,047. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to HAM.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MUC to HAM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MUC:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider staying in a hotel near HAM if you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to central Hamburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Hamburg. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Hamburg Airport for August if you want to visit Hamburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MUC to HAM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among its highlights.