Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas is five hours behind Munich and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MUC to CCS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a top stopover on the MUC to CCS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight is $603. A round-trip ticket right now is $782. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MUC to CCS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to CCS.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
If you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CCS:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Simon Bolivar International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Simon Bolivar International Airport is roughly 17 miles from the center of Caracas. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Caracas. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Caracas is April, with the temperature ranging between 64ºF and 84ºF. Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to CCS in February. Average temperatures are between 61ºF and 86ºF then.
Explore more of Venezuela
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Around 80 miles west of Caracas, Valencia is another essential stop in Venezuela. Start your sightseeing at Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.