Zurich to Munich (ZRH–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZRH–MUC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti lead the route. The flight covers 162 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AI, AZ, NH, SQ | 41 | 223, 290, 295, 32B | 0h55-1h05 | – | Star Alliance | AI, AZ, NH, SQ |
| LH Lufthansa Also: NH, SQ | 14 | 290, 295 | 1h | – | – | NH, SQ |
| EN Air Dolomiti | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Munich from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→MUC | BSL→MUC | SXB→MUC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 36 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MUC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Munich.
Switzerland and Germany are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
ZRH–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to MUC
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MUC is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Cologne Bonn and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Stuttgart (STR).