Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 30 minutes.
Munich is one hour behind Johannesburg and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from three weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 10:05.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your JNB to MUC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Munich (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for JNB to MUC flights is Lufthansa.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JNB and MUC:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
₹ 29,678 is the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 52,701. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from JNB to MUC, reserve your trip one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from JNB to MUC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that take off from O.R. Tambo International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a hotel close to MUC if you're taking a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and chase adventure across Munich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Munich. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Munich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JNB to MUC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
