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Distance to Munich28.0km
Distance to Ingolstadt52.7km
Most popular destinationDublin

Munich Airport: General information

Munich Airport provides an efficient experience with its two main terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 1 mostly serves oneworld and SkyTeam airlines. You'll find a variety of shops, eateries, and essential services. Terminal 2 caters to Lufthansa and Star Alliance passengers, featuring a wider array of dining and shopping options, plus unique amenities like "napcabs". Both terminals are connected by the Munich Airport centre, which also houses additional shops, services, and the S-Bahn train station.

For hassle-free arrival, consider arriving two hours early for short-haul flights and three hours early for long-haul flights. Parking includes various on-site and third-party options, suiting different lengths of stay and traveller needs.

Munich Airport: Popular routes

From Munich Airport, you can travel to Bangkok in Thailand. This route is popular with non-direct flights, offered by Condor. Bangkok is known for its lively street life and ornamental shrines. You can also head to Barcelona in Spain on a direct, high-volume route, served by Vueling Airlines. Barcelona is celebrated for its unique architecture.

Another top choice is to fly to Palma, Spain, on a direct flight with Eurowings. Palma is famous for its impressive Gothic cathedral. Each of these destinations provides different experiences, depending on what you are looking for in your journey.

Munich Airport: Hotels close by

If you're catching an early flight or arriving late at Munich Airport, consider Premier Inn München Airport Süd. It's roughly 3km away, and costs around €57 per night. For a slightly more luxurious stay, Mövenpick München Airport is about 4km away, priced at approximately €94.

Alternatively, there's Prize by Radisson, Munich Airport, about 4km from the airport, costing €59. These nearby options cater to different budgets, making a quick hotel choice simple. Whether you're seeking comfort or convenience, you'll find a suitable place without straying far.

Munich Airport: Car hire

At Munich Airport, renting a car is straightforward. Flex To Go provides easy solutions if you're looking for a quick pick-up. Alamo is known for its reliable service and friendly staff. Keddy By Europcar and Europcar themselves provide sturdy vehicles and a variety of choices. Sixt often has a diverse fleet, particularly if you're after something specific. Enterprise is well-regarded for its customer support.

For those preferring something smaller, Compact cars are a practical option, making city driving less of a hassle. Each provider aims to make your journey convenient and straightforward.

Munich Airport: Public transport

Munich is located about 28km from Munich Airport. When travelling to the city centre, you have several public transport options. The S-Bahn trains are a convenient choice, with two lines, S1 and S8, linking the airport directly to Munich Central Station and Marienplatz. These lines generally take around 35-40 minutes. However, be aware of potential service disruptions due to maintenance.

Alternatively, the Lufthansa Express Bus runs daily and reaches the city centre in about 40-45 minutes. Check the Munich S-Bahn website for real-time updates, but note it's in German only.


Munich Airport FAQs

Yes, Lufthansa operates to and from both Munich Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Eurowings operates to and from both Munich Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Turkish Airlines operates to and from both Munich Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Flex To Go, Alamo, Sixt, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Keddy By Europcar, Enterprise and Avis pick-up points in or near to Munich Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Munich Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Munich Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Munich Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Munich Airport’s departure lounge.

Soller Business Hotel - Munich Airport MUC is the highest-rated hotel near Munich Airport, just 3.6km away. Other great hotels nearby include Novotel Muenchen Airport (1.1km from the airport), and Ibis Styles Muenchen Airport - Neu Eröffnet (1.1km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Munich Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Munich Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Munich Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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