Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is five hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your RDU to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and MUC:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Logan International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is Rs82,109. A return fare right now is Rs138,660. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to MUC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Reserve a hotel near MUC if you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and venture far and wide through Munich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the centre of Munich has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Munich in January.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to visit Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to MUC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are highlights.
