Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Munich is one hour behind Santorini (Thira) and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 16:40 departure with EW Discover is the earliest flight available. EW Discover operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Munich (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy with EW Discover. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is EW Discover.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between JTR and MUC:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Currently, R 1,799 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,388. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from JTR to MUC by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from JTR to MUC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 92.74% of flights that take off from JTR reach their destination without delay.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JTR? If you're catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
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 outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Munich. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Santorini International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss 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 JTR to MUC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its top sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Stuttgart is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No journey is complete without visiting Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
