Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Munich is one hour ahead of Cork and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORK to MUC 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'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Munich (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Aer Lingus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORK and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
R 1,079 is the best price for a one-way Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,628. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORK to MUC, book your journey eight months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORK to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
70.51% of flights departing from Cork Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and venture far and wide through Munich and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve 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 is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Munich in January.
When booking your flight from Cork Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORK to MUC in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Stuttgart is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without visiting Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.