Munich to Birmingham, West Midlands (MUC–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MUC–BHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Lufthansa City lead the route. The flight covers 659 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 9 | 32N | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VL Lufthansa City | 8 | 319, 32N | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Munich
| Metric | MUC→BHX | SZG→BHX | INN→BHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MUC | – | 68 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 5m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
MUC: CET · BHX: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
German passport holders can enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. Since Brexit, EU free movement no longer applies. You need a valid passport. National ID cards are not accepted for entry to the UK anymore. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
At the UK border you may be asked about your plans, accommodation, return ticket, and available funds. You cannot work on a Standard Visitor visa. Business meetings, conferences, and tourism are fine. Study courses under 6 months are permitted too.
For longer stays or work, you need a visa before traveling. Work visas (Skilled Worker visa) require employer sponsorship and cost from GBP 719. The application is online through gov.uk, and biometrics are collected at a visa application centre in Germany. Processing takes 3 to 8 weeks.
The UK uses eGates at major airports for passport holders aged 10 and over from EU countries. Queue times through eGates are usually under 10 minutes at Heathrow and Gatwick.
S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
MUC–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to BHX
Munich Airport (MUC) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Lufthansa City. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MUC to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to BHX ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 659 miles (1,060 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RVN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salzburg (SZG) and Innsbruck (INN).