Traveling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich five hours ahead of Lexington.
To ensure you get on your LEX to MUC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LEX and MUC:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Currently, $335 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $589. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LEX to MUC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LEX to MUC.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
LEX's address is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Blue Grass Airport, data shows 77.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Blue Grass Airport from central Lexington, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LEX:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a hotel close to MUC if you're catching a late Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure 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 can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Munich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LEX to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Stuttgart is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometers north-west of Munich. No journey is complete without visiting Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
