Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport.
Munich and Zurich are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 58 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Leave enough time to catch your MUC to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to ZRH flights, with 74.79% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MUC and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport flight is ج.م. 3,906. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 8,215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to ZRH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights that take off from Franz Josef Strauss Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
