Travelling from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) jetting off from here.
9 hours 7 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Munich is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Delta at 18:55. Opt for the first ATL to MUC departure with Delta at 17:05 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Atlanta to MUC. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can find a direct flight from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Delta is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport leaving from ATL.
We make it easy to find a flight from Atlanta to MUC that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ATL and MUC include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
ATL is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel near MUC if you're taking a late flight from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the centre of Munich is about 33 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
For a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, R 4,870 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just R 8,426. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Atlanta to MUC, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Munich in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Atlanta to MUC for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Atlanta to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are major attractions which should feature on every Munich itinerary.
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