Traveling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Munich is one hour behind Chania and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from CHQ to MUC start at 09:20 — the earliest with EW Discover. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Marabu Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CHQ to MUC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a cinch with EW Discover. This popular airline has direct flights from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with EW Discover on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CHQ and MUC include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
$56 is the lowest price for a one-way Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from $168. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHQ to MUC.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CHQ touch down on schedule 91.98% of the time.
Central Chania to Chania International Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near CHQ? If you're catching an early flight from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near MUC:
Say yes to new adventures 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 main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Munich. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Chania International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometers north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.