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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Munich to London:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:05
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Munich to London.

A direct flight from Munich to London takes 2h 05m, covering 1,480 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Munich to London range from $249 to $422, with an average of $318 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of $318. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $179 return via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared with $318 for direct.

Lufthansa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Munich to London flights are:

• Lufthansa: 86% on time
• British Airways: 84% on time
• Lufthansa City Airlines: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Munich to London flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 27%, and Night flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $202 to $1,217. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Munich and London is around $202 return, with a flight time of about 2h 05m. Recent return bus fares are around $186 return, with a trip time of about 22h 35m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 8% lower. However, the bus takes about 20+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Munich to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Munich to London usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Munich to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

One-stop flights from Munich to London most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Munich to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $312 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $352, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Munich and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• British Airways
• Lufthansa City Airlines
• easyJet

Flying via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 12m, compared to 4h 14m via Milan Linate (LIN) and 4h 30m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

London is 1 hour behind Munich (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Munich to London flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

If you arrive late into London Airports (LON), you can stay at airport hotels before continuing your onwards journey. For instance Stansted Airport (STN) has the Holiday Inn Express; Heathrow Airport (LHR), the Aerotel; and Gatwick Airport (LGW) the Courtyard by Marriott. All these hotels have a 24/7 front desk so you can arrive at a time suitable for you.

Whilst you can take direct flights on this route, you might find it more convenient to take an indirect flight. For example, you can fly with Brussels Airlines and transfer at Brussels Airport (BRU). Alternatively, you can fly with Lufthansa with a stopover at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

If you use the KAYAK search function, you can find flights that emit fewer CO2 levels. For example, British Airways completes this route releasing about 71% less CO2 than the industry average. Therefore rather than 420 kg CO2 being released per person, this flight releases about 120 kg CO2.

If you like to travel in style, why not opt for an airline that has a superior cabin class? For instance, you can upgrade to Business Class with Lufthansa, which offers extra space and reclining seats.