Flying from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main options.
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services every week. You can get from YVR to MUC on Lufthansa's 3:30pm departure.
Your flight from Vancouver to MUC won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Lufthansa. This well-known airline operates departures from YVR.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YVR to MUC.
Lufthansa is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to MUC flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Munich and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
The centre of Munich is around 29 kilometres from Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Right now, Rs60,894 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs164,455. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Vancouver to MUC, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Plan your visit to Munich in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to MUC flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are leading attractions which should be on every Munich itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres west of Munich, a trip to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Mannheim is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without experiencing Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
