Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Rijeka Airport (RJK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport.
Rijeka's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
There are four Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport flights every week.
To ensure you get on your MUC to RJK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Rijeka (and then other corners of Croatia) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Croatia Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Lufthansa is a leader in on-time performance for MUC to RJK flights, with 94.74% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport. These are the top stopovers between MUC and RJK:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Cologne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Right now, R 1,789 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,965. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MUC to RJK, book your trip four months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from MUC to RJK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of all flights leaving Munich Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Consider staying in a hotel near RJK if you're taking a late Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Rijeka Airport rental car and discover Rijeka and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Sixt and Flizzr are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Rijeka Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to central Rijeka
From Rijeka Airport, Rijeka is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Rijeka in April.
The warmest month in Rijeka is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Munich Airport to Rijeka Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to RJK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Rijeka has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Croatia waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Rijeka, a trip to Zagreb will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Split is another sought-after destination in Croatia and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Rijeka. No journey is complete without seeing Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.