The mere mention of Munich evokes images of the snow-capped Alps, tiny folklore villages and Hollywood movie sets, but for many travelers booking cheap flights to Munich in the fall, one word comes to mind: Oktoberfest. This rowdy festival draws millions of travelers to Munich every year for 16 days of beer, brats and Bavarian culture. It’s no wonder Munich is one of Germany’s most festive cities. Home to more than 1.5 million people and welcoming millions of travelers a year, Munich flights are packed with people looking for a good time.
There’s more to Munich than festivals. Munich boasts an impressive high-tech industry and is Germany’s political center. The city of Munich is bustling with commuters heading to factories, manufacturing plants or satellite offices for international companies. Whether your flight to Munich is for business or beer, this city is bound to leave a lasting impression.
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The seasonal climate allows for quite a few options when booking your cheap flight to Munich. Summers are warm and reach temperatures in the high 70’s, while winter drops down into the cold 20’s. But fear not: Whether you’re there in the summer or winter, tricky winds can always change things up a bit. In the summer, northwest winds called Alpenstau can sometimes bring cold temperatures and more precipitation than usual. Likewise, the winter brings southwest winds that warm up the daytime temperatures.
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Fortunately, no matter when you book your Munich flight, you’re bound to have a unique experience in this German metropolis.
Peak Season: Summer brings warm weather and occasional thunderstorms. Book your flight to Munich during its hottest months, July and August, when temperatures hit in the high 70’s. Oktoberfest in October and November makes for a festive reason to travel to Munich, with authentic beer extravaganzas and historical appreciation for the process of it all.
Off-peak Season: Booking a flight to Munich during the months of April and May will get you pleasant weather and fewer tourists. Things quiet down a bit, especially in the winter (November-March), when the cold, rain and snow set in.
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Frequent commuter trains run by day and most of the night to various Munich stations, including the main stations for connections to major European cities. Taxis are available, as are buses to many regional destinations and the main train station. It takes about 20 minutes by train and about 45 minutes by road to reach the city center.
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Traveling around Munich is easy and affordable. Commuter trains can take you all over the city, as well as to the outskirts of town toward the suburbs.
Busesses will take you downtown, and the plethora of Mercedes taxis are easy to flag if you need one.
The subway is called S-Bahn, and it runs from 5:00am-1:00am, hitting all the major points of the city. All-night trains and buses run for the night owls, and as long as you’re headed in the same direction, you only need one ticket for multiple forms of transportation.
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Marienplatz: The city’s center is an overwhelming architectural beauty, and could arguably be the best starting point following your flight to Munich. You can’t help but notice the gorgeous roofs, elaborate clock towers, and stellar Gothic structures. The bustling square is dedicated to the patron of the city, and makes the perfect center of Alstrade, known as Old City. The New Town Hall, known as Nues Rathaus, lies in the northern end, and gives life to more 19th century Gothic architecture, as well as the oldest church in Munich, Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church).
Saving Money: Now that you’ve saved so much on your cheap flight to Munich, it will be easy to spend money in Munich. That’s okay, because Munich offers an array of opportunities to save on attractions and transportation. For example, visiting permanent exhibitions at many of the museums (think: Deutches, Munchner, etc.) on a Sunday is free. You’ll have to brave the crowds, but it’s all in good fun. The BMW Museum and the Stradmuseum offer family tickets, saving many a euro when buying single tickets for both adults and children. Welcome cards for 1-3 days are great for unlimited travel and discounts for up to 50 percent.
Oktoberfest: When most people think Germany, they think beer, and rightly so. The German Oktoberfest is one of the world’s most famous celebrations revolving around the hoppy beverage; so don’t have too many cocktails on your Munich flight. Save your energy for the merriment of malt hops. Local breweries like Paulaner and Augustiner are well known for their purity regulations that they’ve been following since 1516.
Bavaria: Don’t let this hidden haven pass you by. Bavaria, although not officially a state within a state, is a bit set aside from the rest of Germany, holding history that dates back to Ludwig II himself. One of his largest (and most famous) castles, Neuschwanstein, lies between sweeping mountains covered in snow, and rolling green grounds toward the horizon. Fill up your Munich travel with outdoor activities in Bavaria, like swimming in lakes, hiking up mountains, and cycling along bike paths in the woods.
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