Flights to Munich
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Airport | MUC | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Innsbruck Airport | INN | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,907 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, MUC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,487 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Munich
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich to London | United Kingdom | 918 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Munich to Berlin | Germany | 505 km (314 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Munich to Madrid | Spain | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Munich to Algiers | Algeria | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Munich to Rome | Italy | 698 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Munich to Paris | France | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Munich to Hamburg | Germany | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Munich to Bucharest | Romania | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Munich to Minsk | Belarus | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Munich to Budapest | Hungary | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Munich to Warsaw | Poland | 810 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Munich to Vienna | Austria | 356 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Munich to Barcelona | Spain | 1,055 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Munich to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Munich to Milan | Italy | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Munich to Belgrade | Serbia | 774 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Munich to Prague | Czechia | 300 km (186 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Munich to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Munich to Copenhagen | Denmark | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Munich to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,097 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Munich to Oslo | Norway | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Munich to Köln | Germany | 456 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Munich to Beijing | China | 7,751 km (4,816 mi) | about 10 h 41 min |
| Munich to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,583 km (983 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Munich to Tianjin | China | 7,859 km (4,883 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Munich to Xi’an | China | 7,739 km (4,809 mi) | about 10 h 40 min |
| Munich to Moscow | Russia | 1,960 km (1,218 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Munich to Seoul | South Korea | 8,548 km (5,311 mi) | about 11 h 43 min |
| Munich to Harbin | China | 7,824 km (4,861 mi) | about 10 h 47 min |
| Munich to Tokyo | Japan | 9,370 km (5,822 mi) | about 12 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Munich?
Munich Airport (MUC) is the closest large airport at 29 km (18 mi). The others, INN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MUC from Munich city centre?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Munich on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.