Flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Munich Airport Airport (MUC)

Airliners including United Airlines, Swiss, South African Airways and Lufthansa all offer direct flights between Cape Town International to Franz Josef Strauss. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 36 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at Franz Josef Strauss please note the time difference, the time zone at Franz Josef Strauss is 1.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Cape Town International.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Cape Town International to Franz Josef Strauss, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines000000109:3009:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss000000109:3009:30VIEW FLIGHTS
South African Airways000000109:3009:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa000000109:3009:30VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 09:30 and 09:30.

To book your flight you can visit United Airlines on their website united.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Sunday
09:30
AirlineFlight  No
South African AirwaysSA7577
United AirlinesUA9517
LufthansaLH575
SwissLX4035
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Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Franz Josef Strauss, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Info FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to Munich (MUC)

Who flies from Cape Town to Munich?
The following airlines fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Munich (MUC): Lufthansa, South African Airways, Swiss, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Cape Town to Munich?
The flight from Cape Town to Munich is 9,178KM or 5,703 miles.
How long does the flight from Cape Town to Munich to take?
The flight from Cape Town to Munich takes 11 Hours 36 Minutes.

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