Traveling from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Munich is one hour behind Larnaca and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LCA to MUC start from 13:45 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 17:10 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LCA to MUC flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LCA to MUC flights, with 90.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between LCA and MUC:
Vienna International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Right now, $91 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $183. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LCA to MUC, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from LCA to MUC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
78.93% of flights taking off from Larnaca International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Larnaca International Airport is about 5 miles from central Larnaca. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCA:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MUC if you're catching a late Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running 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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 25 miles from the center of Munich. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Munich. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 52ºF and 79ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºF and 43ºF. Search for cheap tickets from LCA to MUC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 310 miles north-west to Essen to check off its must-visit sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Stuttgart is another favorite destination in Germany and is around 120 miles north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without visiting Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.