Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is two hours behind Baghdad and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your BGW to MUC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BGW and MUC:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is RM474. A return ticket right now is RM1,182. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BGW to MUC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BGW to MUC.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to Baghdad International Airport's on-time performance, 72.91% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near BGW? If you're catching an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're getting in on a late Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MUC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Munich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks before travelling.
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 by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Munich in January.
Book your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BGW to MUC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you want to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are among its highlights.
