Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 14 hours 15 minutes.
Munich is eight hours behind Osaka and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are ten Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 09:05 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 10:00 with Lufthansa.
Your KIX to MUC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers KIX to MUC flights, with 68.18% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between KIX and MUC:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is R 7,042. A return fare right now is R 14,380. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KIX to MUC.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KIX to MUC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Of all flights leaving Kansai International Airport, 67.95% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Kansai International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to KIX? If you're catching an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you 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 Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and find adventure across Munich and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Munich. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Munich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kansai International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to explore Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KIX to MUC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey around 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its popular sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are among the biggest draws.
