Munich Airport – your gateway to the Alps from London, Manchester and Edinburgh

Make this winter your own

Book your flights from London, Manchester and Edinburgh Munich and start your dream winter holiday in the snow. Whether you are seeking adventures on the ski slopes or relaxation with panoramic mountain views, the Alps have it all. Munich Airport is the perfect gateway for your easy and convenient journey to the nearby skiing areas in Bavaria and Austria. 

We have put together some useful information and our best recommendations to help you plan your trip to the snow-capped peaks, charming villages, and numerous outdoor activities in the Alps. Book your winter getaway today and experience the magic for yourself! 

Munich Airport looks forward to welcoming you! 

Alp view from airplane
Kaiserschmarrn
Lounge chairs skiing

Discover the best skiing resorts in Bavaria and Tyrol 

From Munich Airport, you can reach the most beautiful ski areas in Germany and Austria in just two hours! Hop on the shuttle and enjoy the best slopes in the region. We highly recommend:

Garmisch-Partenkirchen (120 km from Munich Airport): 
The Winter Olympics town offers tremendous mountain panoramas and three skiing areas with countless possibilities for all skiing levels.

Highlights on the Zugspitze, Mount Wank, and in the Garmisch-Classic area

Kitzbühel (160 km from Munich Airport):
Voted "World's Best Ski Resort" in 2023, Kitzbühel offers 233 km of perfectly groomed downhill runs.

Hiking, mountain biking & enjoyment at KitzSki

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental (140 km from Munich Airport):
A breath-taking resort with 275 km of ski runs, Austria's largest night skiing area, 80 rustic family-run huts, and panoramic views of over 70x 3,000m mountains.

SkiWelt starts the winter season on 7 December

Zillertal (180 km from Munich Airport): 
150 km of slopes, access to 52 lifts and some of the best après ski mountain huts in the Alps make the Zillertal area a popular resort for winter lovers.

Zillertal Arena - a holiday paradise for all ages

Sölden (230 km from Munich Airport):
Enjoy 144 km of slopes from autumn to spring - thanks to the high altitude of 1,350 to 3,340 meters, snow is guaranteed.

Snow guarantee in Sölden thanks to two glaciers and high altitude

Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser - Winter
Only 1 hour away from Munich, SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser is not only incredibly fast, but also easy to reach © Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser

Flights from London

While Lufthansa and British Airways offer a wide range of flights between London Heathrow and Munich, easyjet also offers direct flights to/from London Gatwick Airport.

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Flights from Manchester

easyJet, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and Titan Airways offer regular flights between Manchester and Munich.


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Flights from Edinburgh

easyJet offers flights to and from Edinburgh three times a week, Lufthansa once a week.


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Shuttle Service: Four Seasons Travel

The most comfortable and easy way to get to the slopes in no time is to book your transfer with Four Seasons Travel. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can choose between:

  • Economy Class: Transfer buses for all budget travelers
  • Private Class: Minibuses for your individual transfer for up to 7 people
  • First Class: Chauffeur service in your own limousine or van for all premium travelers

Our travel tip: Use the code “Mountainhub” when making your booking and receive a 10 % discount*. If you book directly at the airport, simply show your boarding pass to also benefit from this discount. 

*only valid for: Garmisch, Kitzbühel, Brixen im Thale, Ellmau, Going, Hopfgarten, Itter, Kelchsau, Kirchberg, Scheffau, Söll, Westendorf, Mayrhofen, Hintertux, Sölden


Recommendations for your time at Munich Airport