Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is six hours ahead of Philadelphia and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PHL to MUC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and MUC:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Munich Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport flight is R 4,882. A return fare is currently R 12,888. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to MUC, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to MUC.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Munich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Munich Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
September is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Munich in March.
When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Munich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to MUC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a trip to Essen will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart are key highlights.