Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It is located approximately 28.5 kilometers (17.7 miles) northeast of Munich, Germany, near the town of Freising.
The airport covers a total land area of about 15.6 square kilometers (1,560 hectares / 3,855 acres).
The terminal facilities are open 24 hours a day, though flight operations are subject to a night flight ban between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
The IATA code is MUC and the ICAO code is EDDM.
It has 2 parallel operational runways.
It is the second-busiest airport in Germany (after Frankfurt) and ranks among the top 10 busiest airports in Europe, handling tens of millions of passengers annually.
You can visit the Munich Airport Center (MAC) Forum, dine at the on-site airport brewery, tour the Visitor Park (Besucherpark), relax in lounges, or go shopping.
You can walk through the central Munich Airport Center (MAC) connector between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, or take the automated underground PTS train to reach the Terminal 2 Satellite building.
Across Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the Satellite facility, the airport features over 140 boarding gates (including contact jetbridge gates and bus gates).
It officially opened for commercial service on May 17, 1992, replacing the old Munich-Riem Airport.
On average, the airport handles around 800 to 1,000 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings) daily.
It is about 28.5 kilometers (17.7 miles) northeast of Munich city center (Marienplatz).
It has 2 main passenger terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2), plus a midfield Satellite terminal attached to Terminal 2.
Yes, smoking is strictly prohibited inside general areas, but designated, enclosed smoking lounges and outdoor smoking zones are available after security.
It is recommended to arrive at least 2 hours before a European/domestic flight and 3 hours before an international long-haul flight.
You can arrive via the S-Bahn suburban trains (S1 and S8 lines), regional buses, Lufthansa Express Bus, taxi/rideshare, or driving via the A92 motorway. Click here to book your private taxi ride now!
You can rest on recliner seats in quiet zones, or stay at hotels adjacent to the terminal complex.
Yes, cigarettes and tobacco products are available at newsstands, convenience stores, and duty-free shops across all terminals.
Yes, free drinking water fountains and refill stations are provided in airside areas near passenger gates.
Yes, free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport complex under the network name "Free Wifi - Flughafen München".
Parking options include Terminal Garages (P1–P8, P20, P26), Economy/Remote Lots (P41, P50, P51), and Valet Parking stations.
Its official German name is Flughafen München, named in honor of former Bavarian Prime Minister Franz Josef Strauß.
Yes, Munich Airport is the second-largest primary hub for Lufthansa and a key Star Alliance hub in Europe.
You can take the S-Bahn train lines S1 or S8 (takes about 40–45 minutes) or the Lufthansa Express Bus.
Yes, the underground railway station (München Flughafen Terminal) is located right beneath the Munich Airport Center between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
The MAC is a large indoor/outdoor shopping, dining, and event facility connecting Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Yes, left luggage service counters and storage lockers are located in the Munich Airport Center (Level 03) and Terminal 2.
Yes, it is famous for housing Airbräu, which features a large indoor restaurant and outdoor beer garden with its own working brewery.
Yes, public shower cabins are located in Terminal 2 (airside and landside) and within the Munich Airport Center.
It is a dedicated aviation park featuring a visitors' hill for plane spotting, historic aircraft on display, a playground, and an interactive visitor center.
Yes, eligible passport holders can use automated e-Gates (EasyPASS) for accelerated border checks.
Yes, there is a public viewing terrace located on Level 07 of Terminal 2 offering views of the apron and taxiways.
Yes, designated pet relief spaces are available both landside and near select international gates airside.
Yes, baby-changing rooms and private nursing areas are available throughout all terminal halls.
Yes, EV charging stations are installed in several terminal parking garages, including P20 and P3.
Terminal 1 handles non-Star Alliance airlines, including British Airways, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Delta, and low-cost/charter carriers.
Terminal 2 and its Satellite building are exclusively used by Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners.
Minimum Connection Times (MCT) can be as short as 30 to 45 minutes within Terminal 2, making it one of the most efficient transfer airports in Europe.
Yes, foreign currency exchange counters and multi-currency ATMs are situated in both arrival and departure sections.
Yes, priority fast-track lanes are available for premium class passengers, status holders, and select ticket categories.
Yes, the airport houses an emergency medical clinic (Notfallpraxis) and multiple pharmacies (Apotheke).
Yes, Global Blue and Planet tax refund counters alongside customs validation desks are located in both terminals.
Yes, multiple interactive indoor play areas (Kinderland) are located airside in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Yes, a dedicated Car Rental Center (Mietwagenzentrum) is located in the Munich Airport Center.
Checkpoints feature advanced CT scanners, allowing passengers to keep liquids and electronics inside their carry-on bags in modernized lanes.
Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor smoking zones and enclosed airport smoking cabins.
Yes, the MAC Forum hosts famous seasonal events, including a winter Christmas Market with an ice-skating rink and summer sports viewing parties.
Yes, interfaith prayer rooms and quiet reflection areas are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
It is one stop away on the S-Bahn train (lines S1/S8) from the main airport terminal station.
The main airport information helpline is +49 89 975-00.