Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour.
Munich and Frankfurt are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from MUC to FRA start at 07:00 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 115 weekly Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Lufthansa.
With a dependable 82.17% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa has the best on-time performance for MUC to FRA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and FRA include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Prague Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight is R 1,225. A round-trip fare is currently R 2,658. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to FRA.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MUC to FRA.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Munich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Munich Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to FRA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.