Traveling from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Beijing.
With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. Air China operates the earliest flight at 2:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from PEK to MUC is with Lufthansa at 2:05pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to MUC.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Fly without interruptions from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with Air China. This well-known airline operates services from PEK.
Most travelers prefer to book seats with Air China between PEK and MUC.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Air China. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.04% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to MUC leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes to drive the 19 miles or so.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, browse these options when taking off from Daxing International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's center in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 35 miles away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Beijing to MUC flight? Check in to a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that depart Daxing International Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 88.83%.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss 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 lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Central Munich is about 18 miles from Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $263. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $622. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Beijing to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Visit Munich in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Beijing to MUC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 52ºF to 79ºF.
January has temperatures of between 18ºF and 43ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Münchner Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Theresienwiese are must-do's during your Munich adventure.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 120 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Mannheim is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 170 miles north-west of Munich. No journey is complete without seeing Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
