Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Hartford.
Leave plenty of time to make your BDL to MUC flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between BDL and MUC:
Dublin Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
RM1,560 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM3,301. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BDL to MUC if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
BDL is located at Schoephoester Road.
Bradley International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BDL land at their destination as scheduled 80.22% of the time.
Central Hartford to Bradley International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BDL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you have a late Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Follow your own route with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and discover more of Munich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Munich in January.
Book your flight from Bradley International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BDL to MUC in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
