Cheap flights from Newcastle to Munich

October is the cheapest month on this route, and the fares shown for the surrounding autumn weeks usually stay close to it. Prices are published across most of the year, from September through the winter and into spring and summer, so you can compare a wide window rather than a single date. Midweek departures generally cost less than weekend ones, and school holidays in both the United Kingdom and Germany push prices up. Book a few weeks ahead for the quiet months, and earlier if you plan to travel around Christmas or the summer break.

No airline flies this route non-stop, so every option involves at least one connection. Easyjet, Jet2 and Eurowings keep fares low and charge separately for extras such as checked bags and seat choice. British Airways, Aer Lingus, Air France and its regional partner HOP! are full-service names, where the fare rules and what is included work differently. Emerald Airlines and Loganair Limited handle regional legs, and Sun Express also appears among the options. Check whether your legs sit on one ticket or two before you pay.

Munich International is the airport you land at, and it sits outside the city rather than at its edge, so build in time for the transfer. Suburban trains connect the terminals with the centre, and buses and taxis cover the same trip; the journey is not a short one, especially at peak times. Because this route is not direct, keep your passport and any onward documents within reach for the connection. Late arrivals should check the last train times before booking, as options thin out overnight.

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 your outbound and return legs sit on one ticket or two, because a missed connection on separate tickets is not the airline's problem.
• Read the baggage allowance on the low-cost fare carefully, since hand luggage limits differ between carriers.
• Give yourself a comfortable connection time at the hub, especially if you are checking a bag through.
• Check your passport and any visa or entry rules for Germany before you book, and confirm it has enough validity left.
• Fly in October if your dates are flexible, since that is the cheapest month on this route.
• Compare nearby dates before you commit, as fares here move with the season and school holidays.