Munich to Linz flights
Linz lies 202 km (125 mi) east of Munich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Munich | Linz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Austria |
| Population | 1.5 million | 204,846 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | LNZ, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Linz
Crossing from Germany into Austria: the dialling code becomes +43; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Munich
Munich is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Munich Airport (MUC), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Innsbruck Airport (INN, 99 km).
Arriving in Linz
Linz is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linz-Hörsching Airport | LNZ | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 980 ft |
| České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport | JCL | 72 km (45 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,417 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Linz from Munich?
202 km (125 mi) in a straight line, east of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Linz by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Munich and Linz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Munich to Linz flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ); Linz also has JCL.
What currency do I need in Linz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.