Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 55 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing seven hours ahead of Munich.
Flights from MUC to PEK start at 12:05 — the first with Air China. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air China is your gateway to discovering Beijing (and perhaps some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
With a dependable 81.91% of services arriving on schedule, Air China is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to PEK flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and PEK:
Los Angeles International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
At the moment, $545 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,034. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to PEK.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.34% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that most visitors tend to miss. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Beijing. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to PEK in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Beijing, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.