Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
Take your pick of 74 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 21:20.
Leave plenty of time to make your MUC to BCN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to BCN flights. An impressive 82.93% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MUC and BCN include:
EuroAirport Swiss
Geneve Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
₹ 4,104 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 7,410. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to BCN, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MUC to BCN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MUC to BCN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
