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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

The flight takes about 56m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Munich.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Munich takes 56m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Munich range from $255 to $479, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to $335 for nonstop.

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Munich flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Avis

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

Connecting flights from Zurich to Munich most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Zurich to Munich. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $286 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $496, a difference of $210.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Lufthansa
• Air Dolomiti
• SWISS

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 33m, compared with 4h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

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

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: 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 always check the fare details before booking.