Cheap flights from Bristol to Munich

November is the cheapest month on this route, and the shoulder weeks either side of it usually undercut the summer peak. July and August are the busiest and priciest, when school holidays on both sides push fares up. Midweek departures tend to be quieter than Friday evenings and Sunday returns, so a Tuesday or Wednesday out and a midweek return is the cheaper shape of trip. Munich gets busy during the Christmas market season and around big trade fairs, so if your dates land there, book early rather than late; for a low fare, aim at November and book a few weeks ahead.

Easyjet and Jet2 are the low-cost names on this route, and Sun Express, Pegasus and Eurowings Discover sell lean leisure fares too; on those tickets a cabin bag is normally included while a checked bag, seat choice and food cost extra. KLM and KLM Cityhopper, Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines and Edelweiss Air sit at the full-service end, where a bag and a connection are usually part of the fare. Low-cost carriers tend to fly you nonstop, while the full-service ones often route you through a hub, which adds time but can be cheaper on the day.

Munich International is the airport you land at, and it lies well outside the city, so plan on the train or the airport bus rather than a taxi for the run into the centre. Suburban rail lines connect the terminal with the main stations, and the ride is easy with luggage. Late arrivals need a thought: rail service thins out overnight, and a delayed flight can leave you hunting for a taxi. The terminals are big and the walks between gates are long, so allow extra time if you are connecting onwards or meeting someone at arrivals.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

German

Emergency number

112, 110

Driving side

right

Calling code

+49

Internet domain

.de

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Munich

1.5 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Berlin)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Bristol has one airport, so check that the fare you pick leaves from Bristol and not from a London airport that shows up in a comparison.
• On Easyjet, Jet2 and the other low-cost tickets, add a checked bag and seat selection before you pay if you need them.
• If your itinerary connects through a hub, check the layover length and whether both legs sit on one ticket.
• Carry a passport that is valid for Germany and check the entry rules before you book.
• Compare November fares with the months either side, since that is where the price drop on this route usually sits.
• Munich weather can slow evening arrivals in winter, so leave room in your plans if you land late.