Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
There are 24 Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your TLV to MUC flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport, so jetting off to Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers TLV to MUC flights, with 76.47% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Munich Airport (MUC)
$114 is the lowest price for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport flight. Return flights start from $300. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from TLV to MUC by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
78% of flights that take off from Ben Gurion Intl Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Munich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Munich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Airport to central Munich has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
September is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Munich in March.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Munich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TLV to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its top sights. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Stuttgart is another standout destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without experiencing Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.