Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Munich

January is the cheapest month on this route, and fares stay low through the winter weeks either side of it. Spring and early summer are pleasant but busier, and Munich's autumn event season lifts prices on both sides of the weekend. Fly out on a Tuesday or Wednesday and come back midweek if you can, since weekend departures cost more. Book a few weeks ahead for winter travel and further ahead for the autumn peak. Scottish school holidays and German public holidays are the weeks to avoid when your dates are flexible.

Several carriers serve this route. Easyjet and Vueling are the low-cost names, with Norwegian and Norwegian International also showing up; on those fares a cabin bag is usually all you get, so add checked luggage and seat choice before you compare totals. British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, BA CityFlyer and Emerald Airlines are the full-service options, and they most often mean a connection through the carrier's home hub, with a bag and refreshments included in the fare. If a direct flight matters more than the headline fare, filter for non-stop results.

Munich International is the airport you land at, and it sits well outside the centre. Suburban trains run from the terminals into the city, and the ride is long enough that you should plan around it on arrival day. Buses and taxis cover the same journey, and car hire desks are in the terminal if you are driving on. Trains stop at more than one station in town, so check which stop is nearest your hotel before you set off. If you land late, look up the last connections before you commit to a train.

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

• Check whether the fare you like is direct or connects through a hub, and how long the stopover runs.
• On low-cost tickets, price the checked bag and seat selection before you decide the fare is the cheaper one.
• If you book the legs separately, leave plenty of room between them, because a missed connection on separate tickets is yours to fix.
• Carry a passport or a valid national identity card for Germany and check the expiry date well before you fly.
• January is the cheapest month here, so start there and work outwards if your dates are open.
• Book early for autumn trips, when Munich's event season fills the city and fares climb.