Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 27 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens 1 hour ahead of Munich.
Take your pick of 251 weekly flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The 06:00 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available between MUC and ATH. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:30 if you're not into early starts.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a number of airlines offering direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Athens adventure and discover this part of Greece, these leading carriers service the MUC to ATH route:
To break up your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the MUC - ATH route are:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Kalamata Airport
Stuttgart Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Greece, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MUC to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
₹ 6,659 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 11,266. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap flight tickets from MUC to ATH, reserve your journey 2 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MUC to ATH. You don't need to search every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich, Franz Josef Strauss Airport can be reached in about 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
It takes roughly 59 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from MUC to ATH, check out our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are highlights which should feature on every Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Athens stay.
