Flying from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Houston is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
10 hours 26 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the most popular route. There are 9 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with United at 17:25. Opt for the first IAH to MUC departure with United at 16:25 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Houston to MUC.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can jump on a direct flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
When taking off from IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with United.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Houston to MUC that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IAH and MUC include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from central Houston to IAH is roughly 27 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offers nonstop flights from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
Get on your direct flight from Houston to MUC with United. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of HOU.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between William P. Hobby Airport and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 22 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to MUC:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a one-way ticket from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from $515 or travel return from just $1,085. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Houston to MUC.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, schedule your trip for August (it has the cheapest flights). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
February is the quietest time to fly to Munich. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Houston to MUC in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Munich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Munich right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Franz Josef Strauss Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum are essential stops on your Munich itinerary.
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