Flying from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Munich is eight hours behind Seoul. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Lufthansa operates a 11:40am departure between ICN and MUC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to MUC, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of ICN, you can take a direct flight from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Lufthansa.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Lufthansa between ICN and MUC.
Lufthansa is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 92.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to MUC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is around 48 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 54.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Haneda Airport (HND). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) out of Gimpo International Airport.
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is roughly 16 kilometres. Take into account transport options and potential delays when planning the best route to the airport.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to MUC flight:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.94%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Go where the road takes you with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience more of Munich and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Munich. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Currently, R 4,918 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,603. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seoul to MUC.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Munich based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Seoul to MUC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Munich right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seoul to Franz Josef Strauss Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are attractions you won't want to skip in Munich.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 193 kilometres west to Stuttgart to check off its top sights. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
