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London Stansted Airport Announces Return of Direct Flights to Munich for Oktoberfest

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London Stansted airport will welcome back Lufthansa's direct flights to Munich, Germany, for the world-renowned Oktoberfest celebration. The flights, which will operate from September 19 to October 5, will depart from London Stansted at 7:50 pm and arrive in Munich at 10:30 pm. This year's Oktoberfest will feature traditional Bavarian food, live music, and a wide selection of regional beers, attracting an estimated six million visitors.

Key Takeaways:

  • London Stansted airport will offer 14 direct flights to Munich, Germany, from September 19 to October 5.
  • Lufthansa will operate the flights, departing from London Stansted at 7:50 pm and arriving in Munich at 10:30 pm.
  • The first flight will coincide with the opening ceremony of Oktoberfest on September 20.
  • Oktoberfest will run until October 5 at Theresienwiese Park, featuring traditional Bavarian food, live music, and a wide selection of regional beers.
  • Over six million visitors are expected to attend Oktoberfest, making it the largest beer festival in the world.
  • Simon Gorrighan, the aviation director at London Stansted, said that flights will be in high demand due to the popularity of the festival.
  • Silvia Hadolt, head of regional sales northern Europe at the Lufthansa Group, expressed excitement about partnering with London Stansted to offer a seamless connection to Munich for Oktoberfest.

Statistics:

  • 14 flights will operate from London Stansted to Munich, Germany, from September 19 to October 5.
  • The flights will depart from London Stansted at 7:50 pm and arrive in Munich at 10:30 pm.
  • Oktoberfest will run from September 20 to October 5, featuringtraditional Bavarian food, live music, and a wide selection of regional beers.
  • Over six million visitors are expected to attend Oktoberfest, making it the largest beer festival in the world.

Sources:

  • An Essex airport has announced the return of special flights to a German city for a renowned beer festival. (bbc.co.uk)
  • London Stansted airport will welcome back Lufthansa's direct flights to Munich, Germany, for the world-renowned Oktoberfest celebration. (google.com)

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