Flights from Munich to Essen

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Last checked on Sun 01/11
Distance: 307 mi
Munich airports
Munich International Airport (MUC)How far from city centre: 18 mi
Essen airports

Book your Munich to Essen flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Munich to Essen (Germany) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Munich–Essen route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Munich International Airport (MUC)

The weather in Essen

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Essen, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 22ºC
  • Lows: down to 0ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Munich to Essen

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Munich to Essen:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Essen. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Munich to Essen

How can I find cheap flights from Munich to Essen at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Munich to Essen. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
How is the weather in Essen compared to Munich?
While in Munich temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Essen can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 3º ºC in Essen, compared to the 0º ºC average in Munich.

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