Munich to Münster flights
Münster lies 510 km (317 mi) north-west 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 24 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 | Münster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1.5 million | 308,258 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | FMO, 20 km out |
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 Münster
Münster is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,119 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 49 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 79 km), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 20 km (12 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 79 km (49 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Münster from Munich?
510 km (317 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Münster by air?
About 1 h 24 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 Münster?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Munich to Münster flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO); Münster also has DTM, PAD, DUS.
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.