Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Munich.
Each week, there are 26 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 08:55 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 16:05 with Lufthansa.
Leave enough time to catch your MUC to BHX flight. As a general rule, 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 will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Birmingham (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to BHX flights, with 79.25% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MUC and BHX include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
At the moment, $137 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $248. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to BHX by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MUC to BHX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights leaving from Franz Josef Strauss Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MUC:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel near BHX if you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Birmingham in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to BHX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.
