Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Munich.
Choose from 43 weekly Munich Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
To ensure you catch your MUC to ATH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Athens, Greece. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to ATH flights. A dependable 82.65% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and ATH:
Vienna Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $76 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Munich Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $127. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to ATH, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to ATH.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights leaving from Munich Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Munich Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Munich Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Munich Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to ATH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometers north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Larisa is another favorite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
