Traveling from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Glasgow. Check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when planning your flight from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to MUC, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to MUC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Traveling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
70.07% of flights departing from Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and MUC are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
PIK is about 48 kilometers from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to MUC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of flights leaving Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a hotel near MUC if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 29 kilometers from central Munich. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Traveling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $65. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $163. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to MUC, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Glasgow to MUC.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Plan your visit to Munich in February for a quieter experience.
Book a Glasgow to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Munich right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Franz Josef Strauss Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Munich when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Münchner Oktoberfest followed by Marienplatz and Theresienwiese.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 193 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometers north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another favorite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
