Travelling from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Munich seven hours ahead of Austin.
To ensure you get on your AUS to MUC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Munich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUS and MUC:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Austin-Bergstrom Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Austin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Munich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
If you're landing on a late Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Munich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MUC:
Pick up a Munich Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Munich Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
September is the most popular month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Munich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Munich in March.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Munich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUS to MUC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.