Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Munich.
Each week, there are ten Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, opt for the 15:50 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:10 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your MUC to ICN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Seoul — and maybe even more of South Korea if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to ICN flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and ICN:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is R 7,150. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 11,495. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to ICN, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MUC to ICN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MUC:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seoul and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
The centre of Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport. The drive time will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Seoul in April.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to ICN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
