Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich five hours behind Almaty.
Your ALA to MUC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ALA and MUC include:
Heraklion Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is R 3,162. A return ticket is currently R 7,650. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALA to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALA to MUC.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of the flights that depart from Almaty Airport, 61.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ALA:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Munich in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
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