Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich one hour ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to make your STN to MUC flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Munich (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for STN to MUC flights is Lufthansa.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between STN and MUC:
Vienna Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Cologne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Munich Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport flight is $85. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $187. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from STN to MUC by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from STN to MUC.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from STN arrive at their destination on time.
To reach London Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
If you're getting in on a late London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Grab a Munich Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Munich Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Airport to central Munich has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Munich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from London Stansted Airport to Munich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to MUC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
