Munich to Trieste flights
Trieste lies 323 km (201 mi) south-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 10 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 | Trieste | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Population | 1.5 million | 204,338 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | TRS, 31 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Trieste
Crossing from Germany into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
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 Trieste
Trieste is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Trieste Airport (TRS), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rijeka Airport (RJK, 78 km), Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, 83 km), Pula Airport (PUY, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trieste Airport | TRS | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,843 ft | 39 ft |
| Rijeka Airport | RJK | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,164 ft | 278 ft |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,273 ft |
| Pula Airport | PUY | 85 km (53 mi) | 9,678 ft | 274 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Trieste from Munich?
323 km (201 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Trieste by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Trieste?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Munich to Trieste flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Trieste Airport (TRS); Trieste also has RJK, LJU, PUY.
What currency do I need in Trieste?
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.