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Munich

Munich Airport

EDDM
560
Flights/Day
20:58
Local Time
Berlin
Timezone
1,487ft
Elevation
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About Munich Airport

Munich's Alpine foothills location brings föhn conditions and occasional mountain wave turbulence. Winter fog is common.

Is Munich Airport turbulent?

Munich lies about 100km north of the Alps but still feels their influence. Föhn winds descending from the mountains can create turbulence, especially on southerly approaches. Winter fog on the Bavarian plateau can reduce visibility, and occasional snow requires de-icing operations. The airport's modern facilities handle weather efficiently.

  • Föhn winds from the Alps affect southerly approaches
  • Winter radiation fog forms on the Bavarian plateau
  • Snow operations required typically November-March
How do the Alps affect Munich flights?

While Munich is far enough north to avoid the worst mountain effects, southerly winds interacting with Alpine terrain can create turbulence. The Föhn wind brings sudden warming and gusty conditions. Flights approaching from Italy or Austria may experience bumps when crossing or skirting the Alps. Northerly approaches are generally smoother.

When is the best time to fly from Munich?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer ideal conditions. Winter brings fog risk and occasional snow but rarely major disruptions. Summer is generally excellent with the Alps providing dramatic scenery. Munich's efficient operations make it reliable year-round by European standards.

Is turbulence at Munich dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Munich?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 42
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BA939
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VY1817
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BCN 21:05 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
LH1830
Lufthansa (Star Alliance Livery)
BIO 21:10 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
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HAM 21:15 Local a321 Forecast
LG9738
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LH2420
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ARN 21:25 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
LH1788
Lufthansa
OPO 21:25 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
EY128
Etihad Airways
AUH 21:30 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
LH123
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FRA 21:30 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
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VCE 21:30 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
BT2652
Airbaltic
+1 codeshare SN
BRU 21:35 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
EN8244
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TLS 21:35 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
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Lufthansa
LHR 21:35 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
OS190
Austrian Airlines
VIE 21:40 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
4Y142
Discover Airlines
WDH 21:40 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
BT928
Airbaltic
VNO 21:45 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
VL2106
Lufthansa City
HAJ 21:45 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
U22198
Easyjet
+1 codeshare VL
MAN 21:45 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH2200
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BRE 21:45 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
U28642
Easyjet
LGW 21:50 Local airbus a319-111 Forecast
LH2446
Lufthansa
CPH 21:55 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH2276
Lufthansa
NCE 22:00 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
EN8280
Air Dolomiti
+1 codeshare D0
MXP 22:00 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
LH2558
Lufthansa
TBS 22:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
VL2238
Lufthansa City
CDG 22:00 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
EN1886
Air Dolomiti
+1 codeshare LH
TRN 22:00 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
LH2152
Lufthansa
STR 22:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
LH586
Lufthansa
CAI 22:00 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
EN1892
Air Dolomiti
+1 codeshare LH
GOA 22:05 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
VL2466
Lufthansa City
HEL 22:05 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
LH1654
Lufthansa
OTP 22:10 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
4Y1330
Discover Airlines
KEF 22:10 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH1626
Lufthansa
KRK 22:10 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
LH1634
Lufthansa
WRO 22:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
4Y218
Discover Airlines
RAK 22:15 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH726
Lufthansa
PVG 22:20 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
LH768
Lufthansa
SIN 22:20 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
LH772
Lufthansa
BKK 22:20 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
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Emirates
DXB 22:30 Local boeing 777-31h(er) Forecast
LH1742
Lufthansa
IST 22:30 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
21:00
Local
MUC LHR
BA BA939
airbus a320-232
21:05
Local
MUC BCN
VY VY1817
airbus a321-231
21:10
Local
MUC BIO
LH LH1830
airbus a320-214
21:15
Local
MUC ZAG
OU OU437
airbus a319-112
21:15
Local
MUC HAM
LH LH2078
21:25
Local
MUC LUX
LG LG9738
de havilland canada dash 8-400
21:25
Local
MUC ARN
LH LH2420
airbus a321-231
21:25
Local
MUC OPO
LH LH1788
airbus a320-271n
21:30
Local
MUC AUH
EY EY128
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
21:30
Local
MUC FRA
LH LH123
airbus a320-214
21:30
Local
MUC VCE
EN EN8206
embraer e195lr
21:35
Local
MUC BRU
BT BT2652 +1
airbus a320-214
21:35
Local
MUC BLQ
EN EN8244
embraer e195lr
21:35
Local
MUC TLS
LH LH2222
airbus a320-271n
21:35
Local
MUC LHR
LH LH2484
airbus a320-271n
21:40
Local
MUC VIE
OS OS190
airbus a320-214
21:40
Local
MUC WDH
4Y142
airbus a330-343
21:45
Local
MUC VNO
BT BT928
airbus a220-300
21:45
Local
MUC HAJ
VL VL2106
airbus a320-251n
21:45
Local
MUC MAN
U2 U22198 +1
airbus a320-214
21:45
Local
MUC BRE
LH LH2200
airbus a320-214
21:50
Local
MUC LGW
U2 U28642
airbus a319-111
21:55
Local
MUC CPH
LH LH2446
airbus a320-214
22:00
Local
MUC NCE
LH LH2276
airbus a320-214
22:00
Local
MUC MXP
EN EN8280 +1
embraer e195lr
22:00
Local
MUC TBS
LH LH2558
airbus a321-271nx
22:00
Local
MUC CDG
VL VL2238
airbus a320-271n
22:00
Local
MUC TRN
EN EN1886 +1
embraer e195lr
22:00
Local
MUC STR
LH LH2152
mitsubishi crj-900lr
22:00
Local
MUC CAI
LH LH586
airbus a320-271n
22:05
Local
MUC GOA
EN EN1892 +1
embraer e195lr
22:05
Local
MUC HEL
VL VL2466
airbus a320-271n
22:10
Local
MUC OTP
LH LH1654
airbus a321-231
22:10
Local
MUC KEF
4Y1330
airbus a320-214
22:10
Local
MUC KRK
LH LH1626
airbus a321-231
22:10
Local
MUC WRO
LH LH1634
mitsubishi crj-900lr
22:15
Local
MUC RAK
4Y218
airbus a320-214
22:20
Local
MUC PVG
LH LH726
airbus a350-941
22:20
Local
MUC SIN
LH LH768
airbus a350-941
22:20
Local
MUC BKK
LH LH772
airbus a350-941
22:30
Local
MUC DXB
EK EK52
boeing 777-31h(er)
22:30
Local
MUC IST
LH LH1742
airbus a320-271n