Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Munich is seven hours behind Beijing and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport flights. The 02:50 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 14:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to MUC flights, with 67.29% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PEK and MUC:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Budapest Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Munich Airport (MUC)
Right now, P21,563 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P44,069. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEK to MUC if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PEK to MUC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PEK? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
If you're getting in on a late Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Munich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Munich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Airport to central Munich has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Munich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PEK 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
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Stuttgart is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometers north-west of Munich. No journey is complete without visiting Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
