Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.
Munich is five hours ahead of Detroit and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are four Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. To take off early, jump on the 17:55 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:10 with Delta Air Lines.
Your DTW to MUC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to exploring Munich (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DTW and MUC include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
At the moment, $555 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,048. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DTW to MUC.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Munich in January.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Munich, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its top sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
