Cheap flights from Dublin to Munich

November is the cheapest month on this route, so if your dates can move, build the trip around it. Late September and early October are the busiest weeks of the Munich year because of Oktoberfest, and the run-up to Christmas fills hotels and lifts fares. Summer school holidays and Friday or Sunday departures cost more than a midweek flight in a quieter month. Book a few weeks ahead in the shoulder seasons, and much further out for Oktoberfest, when the sensible seats go first.

Aer Lingus and Lufthansa are the full-service names here, with Lufthansa City Airlines also showing up on some services. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and Scandinavian Airlines connect through their own hubs, which stretches the journey but often opens up lower fares. Norwegian, Norwegian International, Vueling Airlines and Helvetic Airways sit at the low-cost end, where the ticket covers your seat and little else, so bags and seat choice are added on. A direct flight saves you hours, but a connecting fare can undercut it if you are flexible.

You land at Munich International, which sits out in the countryside rather than on the edge of town. The train is the simplest way in, with suburban rail running from the terminals towards the centre and buses and taxis as backups. Munich Airport is large, and walking between gates can take a while, so leave room if you are connecting onwards. If you are heading for Bavaria's smaller towns, check whether a train from the airport or a change in the city centre suits you better.

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

• Dublin Airport is the only departure point for this route, so confirm your terminal and leave time for security.
• On a low-cost ticket, add a bag to the fare before you compare it with a full-service one.
• If your trip is stitched together from separate tickets, a delay on the first leg is yours to solve, not the airline's.
• Bring a valid passport or national identity card, since the airline checks documents at the gate even within the EU.
• Book early for late September and October, when Oktoberfest demand fills Munich.
• Check whether your fare flies you straight in or routes you through a hub, because total travel time differs a lot.