We’re launching direct flights to Munich – here's everything you need to know

An early Christmas present awaits you this December: we’re introducing direct flights from Hong Kong to Munich – available to book from 3 December. 

Our new route will be taking off from 16 June, ready for your 2025 summer getaway, with four flights operating weekly.  

You may know Munich as the host of Germany’s largest annual lederhosen-clad party, Oktoberfest, or perhaps as the home of the country’s most decorated football team, Bayern Munich. However, the city is also an economic, manufacturing and transportation hub, with BMW, Allianz SE, Siemens and other major global players all headquartered here.  

Munich brims with both traditional charm and contemporary energy year-round. From Marienplatz, its main square, to Kunstareal, its museum district, the city is steeped in history and rich in art and architecture. 

Of course, no trip to Munich would be complete without feasting on traditional Bavarian cuisine and sampling beer from one of the city’s six major breweries. And, as the well-connected capital of Bavaria, Munich is your gateway to exploring nearby German cities such as Nuremberg and Stuttgart, as well as Austrian cities like Salzburg – and more.  

Ready to see Munich and beyond? Here are just a few of the destinations you can add to your big Eurotrip next year. 

Nuremberg

History lies in every nook and cranny of Nuremberg, home to an Old Town full of half-timbered houses, a towering castle and sobering World War II sites including the Nuremberg Trials Museum. Wandering its medieval walls affords picturesque bird’s-eye views of the city. If you can, plan your trip around Nuremberg’s renowned Christkindlesmarkt: one of the best Christmas markets in Germany.

Salzburg

Cue up The Sound of Music soundtrack and get ready to sing: Salzburg, the setting of the classic Julie Andrews film, is just a 90-minute train ride from Munich. Awash with churches, cobblestone streets and nods to its famed son Mozart, Salzburg is an ideal detour destination for music and architecture buffs. For those keen on an adventure holiday, the Alps are a stone’s throw away, beckoning for you to sling your arms out and warble “the hills are alive” at the top of your lungs. 

Stuttgart

As the home of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart has much to offer autoheads, including museums dedicated to the famed exports. Cars aside, Stuttgart is a green city, boasting urban forests and Germany’s only zoological-botanical gardens: the historical Wilhelma gardens, which house some 11,000 animals. See virtuosos take on classical masterpieces at the beautiful Stuttgart Opera House or get ready to splurge at the shop-lined Konigstrasse, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Germany.

Bamberg

This northern Bavarian city is a portal to the past, with medieval and Baroque architecture sitting side by side along its streets. Religious sites, castles and the regal New Residence are just some of the architectural marvels you should have on your list, with the latter’s extensive gardens providing Instagram-perfect backdrops. Rauchbier, a German smoked beer, is a specialty in Bamberg; stop by one of the city’s many pubs to get your fill.