Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich five hours ahead of New York.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 17:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your EWR to MUC flight.
Traveling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating EWR to MUC flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is $248. A return fare is currently $563. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from EWR to MUC by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EWR to MUC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the flights that depart from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometers from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EWR:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Munich's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport to the center of Munich has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Munich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to MUC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometers north-west to Essen to tick off its leading sights. From Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg to Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometers north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favorite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.