Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Charlotte is five hours behind Munich and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Each week, there are 19 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, take the 09:10 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 13:05 with Lufthansa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to CLT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Charlotte (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to CLT flights. An exceptional 84.75% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MUC and CLT:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
At the moment, $581 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $845. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to CLT by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MUC to CLT.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights leaving Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MUC:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CLT if you're taking a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and chase adventure across Charlotte and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Charlotte Douglas International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the centre of Charlotte has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Charlotte in February.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Charlotte during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to CLT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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