Which is cheaper to fly from, Frankfurt Airport or Munich International Airport?

On the reference routes we checked, Frankfurt Airport came out cheaper more often — but this varies by destination and date, so check the table above for your specific route.

Which airlines fly from each?

Airline coverage differs by airport and changes over time — use the search box above or each airport's flights-from page for the current confirmed list.

Is it worth travelling further to the cheaper airport?

Only if the fare difference covers the extra transport cost and time — factor in parking, transit fares, and how much your own time is worth, not just the headline flight price.

Do these prices include getting to the airport?

No — these are flight fares only. Factor in your own transport cost to each airport before deciding which is actually cheaper overall.

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Frankfurt Airport vs Munich International Airport

Frankfurt Airport and Munich International Airport are 300km apart. Below: real live fares from each to a fixed set of reference destinations, so you can see which is actually cheaper for where you're going.

Live fare comparison

Destination	Frankfurt Airport	Munich International Airport
Dublin	€45	€167
Amsterdam	€70	€131
Paris	€82	€96
Madrid	€60	€106
Barcelona	€37	€67
New York	€426	€593
Dubai	€155	€147

Cheaper real fare highlighted per destination. Compared against a fixed reference set, not every possible route.

At a glance

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Serves Frankfurt

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Munich International Airport (MUC)

Serves Munich

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Choosing between them

Compare total journey time, not just flight price — a cheaper fare from the further airport can lose its advantage once you add transport time.
Check parking or transit costs to each airport before deciding — they can outweigh a small fare difference.
Some airlines only operate from one of the two — check the search box above if you have a preferred carrier.
Early or late flights may only run from one airport — check timings alongside price.
If you're catching a connection, check which airport your onward leg actually departs from.

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FAQs — Frankfurt Airport vs Munich International Airport

300km apart in a straight line, based on each airport's real coordinates — actual road or transit time will usually be longer.