Travelling from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Around 11 hours is the usual time it takes for a direct Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich.
You can pick from 3 direct services each week between Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). This is the busiest route, with Lufthansa offering a 12:40am departure from MEX to MUC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to MUC, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Lufthansa is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport departing from MEX.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEX to MUC.
Among carriers operating on this route, Lufthansa has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MUC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to MUC flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Munich. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
P23,661 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Return flights start at P50,101. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book ten months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to MUC.
The best month for landing cheap Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Mexico City to MUC.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Munich based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Mexico City to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Munich
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Munich:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Munich when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Münchner Oktoberfest followed by Marienplatz and Theresienwiese.
Explore more of Germany
Munich will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres west of Munich, a visit to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Mannheim, about 274 kilometres north-west of Munich. Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim are highlights.
