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3 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Munich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Lufthansa
• Air Dolomiti

Flights from Zurich to Munich usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Dolomiti: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Munich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £182 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £236 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Connecting flights from Zurich to Munich most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Zurich to Munich route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £193 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £367, a difference of £174. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Munich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Munich flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Marienplatz, Theresienwiese, and BMW Welt. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Munich:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 08:13
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 22:13.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

A direct flight from Zurich to Munich takes 0h 58m, covering 162 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £80, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Dolomiti has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Munich flights are:

• SWISS: 89% on time
• Air Dolomiti: 84% on time
• Lufthansa: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 30m, compared to 4h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Avis
• Sixt

Return flights from Zurich to Munich range from £184 to £327, with an average of £231 over the past 12 months. Anything below £184 counts as a good deal.