Airlines and Terminals at Munich Airport (MUC)

This detailed guide provides the most comprehensive and primary terminal assignments at Munich Airport (MUC), categorized by the destination's immigration status. Terminal 2 is reserved exclusively for Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners, while Terminal 1 handles all other airlines, including Oneworld and SkyTeam members.

Legend: T1 T2 (T2 includes the Satellite Terminal: Gates K/L for T2, Gates G/H for Satellite)

Tip: Over 80 airlines operate at MUC. Try "Eurowings", "Turkish", or "Pegasus".
Legend: INT (Requires Passport Control: USA, UAE, Turkey). Schengen (No Passport Control: France, Italy, Spain).
Assignments are subject to daily change. Always confirm with the airline.
Airline Primary Terminal Destination Type Notes / Alliance
Lufthansa (Schengen) T2 Schengen Area Core Hub operation; Utilizes G (T2 Main) & K (T2 Satellite) Gates.
Lufthansa (International) T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Long-haul routes (USA, Asia, Africa); Utilizes H (T2 Main) & L (T2 Satellite) Gates.
Aegean Airlines T2 Schengen Area Star Alliance.
Air Dolomiti T2 Schengen Area Lufthansa Regional partner (Italy).
Austrian Airlines T2 Schengen Area Star Alliance.
LOT Polish Airlines T2 Schengen Area Star Alliance.
SAS - Scandinavian T2 Schengen Area Star Alliance.
SWISS International T2 Schengen Area Lufthansa Group, Star Alliance.
TAP Air Portugal T2 Schengen Area Star Alliance.
Air Canada T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance (Canada).
Air China T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance (China).
Air India T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance (India).
All Nippon Airways (ANA) T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance (Tokyo).
EVA Air T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance (Taipei).
United Airlines T2 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance (USA).
Turkish Airlines T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Star Alliance member but operates from T1-B (Istanbul).
British Airways T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Oneworld (London flights), T1-C.
Qatar Airways T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Oneworld (Doha), T1-B.
Emirates T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Dubai service, T1-C.
Delta Air Lines T1 Non-Schengen (INT) SkyTeam (US flights), T1-D/E.
Etihad Airways T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Abu Dhabi, T1-C.
Air Lingus T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Dublin (Ireland is Non-Schengen), T1-C.
Kuwait Airways T1 Non-Schengen (INT) T1-C.
Saudia (Saudi Arabian) T1 Non-Schengen (INT) T1-C.
Pegasus Airlines T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Turkey low-cost, T1-A/B.
Royal Air Maroc T1 Non-Schengen (INT) T1-C.
Royal Jordanian T1 Non-Schengen (INT) T1-C.
Singapore Airlines T1 Non-Schengen (INT) T1-B.
Eurowings Discover T1 Non-Schengen (INT) Lufthansa leisure carrier, T1-A.
Air France T1 Schengen Area SkyTeam (Paris), T1-D.
easyJet T1 Schengen Area Low-cost, T1-C.
Eurowings T1 Schengen Area Lufthansa Group low-cost, mostly T1-A.
Finnair T1 Schengen Area Oneworld (Helsinki), T1-C.
Iberia T1 Schengen Area Oneworld (Madrid), T1-C.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines T1 Schengen Area SkyTeam (Amsterdam), T1-D.
Ryanair T1 Schengen Area Low-cost European flights, T1-D.
Vueling T1 Schengen Area Spanish routes, T1-A.
Wizz Air T1 Schengen Area Low-cost European carrier, T1-D.
Terminal Tip: MUC's terminal structure is highly alliance-dependent. If your airline is **Star Alliance**, assume T2. If not, assume T1. Always verify the specific T1 Module (A, B, C, D, E) on the airport monitors.

Ground Transfers Snapshot at MUC

Transfers within MUC

  • Terminal 1 and Terminal 2: Connected by a short, covered, 10-minute walk through the Munich Airport Center (MAC).
  • T2 Satellite (Gates K/L): Connected to the main T2 building (Gates G/H) by an underground, fully automated People Mover train (Airside only, ~1 minute ride).
  • Hall F (Security): A separate facility between T1 and T2 for highly secured flights (e.g., El Al, although other T1 airlines use standard T1 modules).
  • **Minimum Connection Time (MCT)**: Due to its efficient design, MUC offers fast transfers, often as low as 30–40 minutes for Star Alliance connections in T2.
T1 T2 Satellite

Into the City (Munich Center)

  • S-Bahn Trains (S1 & S8): Direct, high-frequency service to Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Marienplatz in approximately 40–45 minutes. Fare is approximately €14.30 (Single Day Ticket).
  • Lufthansa Express Bus: Non-stop service to the main station and Schwabing areas. A comfortable alternative to the S-Bahn.
  • Taxis: Available 24/7 outside both terminals. Approximately €80–€100 to the city center. Calculate your fare from here.