Traveling from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Warsaw. Explore your options departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when reserving your flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
1 hour 36 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Warsaw and Munich (where Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
With 62 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from WAW to MUC is with LOT at 20:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Warsaw to MUC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Lufthansa. This top airline offers services from WAW.
The distance from central Warsaw to WAW is about 8 kilometers. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Frederic Chopin Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) operates nonstop flights from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Warsaw-Modlin Airport and MUC:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
You can get to WMI from central Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to cover the 40 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Warsaw to MUC? Check in to a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Munich. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is AED 232. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 666. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's best to book 10 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Warsaw to MUC around that time.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport by traveling in July. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Munich. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Munich. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Warsaw to MUC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Munich:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Munich.
Complete your Munich trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Warsaw to Franz Josef Strauss Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Munich and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.
