Cheap flights from Birmingham to Munich from £66
Updated 2026-08-05
1060 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 44m with 1 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Munich (MUC). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham serves the Midlands and is the UK's seventh-busiest airport, with strong Ryanair and Jet2 short-haul leisure networks plus full-service connections via KLM, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus to global hubs. Emirates, Qatar and Air India operate the long-haul slots. The terminal connects to Birmingham International station — eight minutes by train to Birmingham New Street — which makes it one of the better-connected UK airports for rail passengers.
Arriving in Munich
Munich Airport is Lufthansa's secondary hub, 28 km northeast of the city — the S-Bahn S1/S8 reaches Hauptbahnhof in 42 minutes for €13. Oktoberfest (mid-September to early October) and the Christmas market season see big price spikes; January and November are the cheapest months. Lufthansa and BA dominate the schedule; easyJet adds budget slots.
Who flies BHX to MUC?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Lufthansa | LH | 1h 44m | Economy |
1 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Birmingham to Munich FAQs
Direct flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Munich (MUC) take approximately 1h 44m for the 1060 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
1 carrier operates direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Munich (MUC): Lufthansa. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Lufthansa typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Germany (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany before booking.
Munich (MUC) is the primary international airport for Munich. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £88 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £93, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £66. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.