Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you get on your PHX to MUC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PHX and MUC:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Currently, $373 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,023. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from PHX to MUC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHX to MUC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
82.57% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport land at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of PHX.
To get to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near MUC:
Pick up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to central Munich has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Munich in January.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to explore Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHX to MUC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its leading sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are highlights.
