Munich MUC Airport Overview
Munich International Airport MUC is presently Germany's second-largest airport, and has been voted by Skytrax 2011as the fourth-best Airport worldwide (among large airports) and 'Best Airport in Europe'.
The Airport is located inside of three municipalities, Oberding, Hallbergmoos & Marzling, and 18 miles northeast of the city of Munich, State of Bavaria, in southern Germany - about 25 minutes from the city center, and accessible via Autobahn A-92 and A-9.
With two very long runways and an estimated 34.7 million passengers a year, Munich International Airport is served by a large number of major & minor, regular and low-cost airlines, offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe, as well as by seasonal charters to popular vacation destinations.
The passenger terminal complex at Munich Airport consists of two passenger terminals - T1 & T2 - connected in the center, on levels 3 & 4, to MAC (Munich Airport Center): (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
Parking options at Munich Airport: (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)
Rental car desks are located in the Central Area located across from Terminal 1, Module C. The rental car return lot is right next to it (opposie P26 and north of P9. Leave car with service crew inside entrance, with keys and papers inside the car.
To get from Munich Interantional Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi, a train or a bus: Munich Airport's bus- and train connections are exceptional. Shuttle trains and buses to the city also stop at Munich's two major train stations (Haupt- & Ost-Bahnhof), connecting to other German cities, as well as offering direct connections to Austria, Switzerland and Italy.
1. Subway: To get to the City, you can board the subway at the Munich Aiport Station located beneath the central area of the terminal complex. The S1 runs on towards Freising and the S8 runs on towards Geltendorf.
2. Buses: A large number of bus routes connect the Airport with nearby cities and towns. The bus station is in front of the Munich Airport Center, a few steps from Terminals 1 & 2. Other bus stops are at the Holiday parking lot P441, at the Visitors Park and at Terminals 1 & 2 (at T1 near Module A/B). The MVV bus lines connect the Airport to nearby Freising, to Erding & Markt Schwaben. Its line 507 and 512 go to Schwaig.
Current and future Airport Developments: Recent contracts by more than 20 airlines assure long-term services of ground handler AeroGround. The addition of a third runway was also recently approved.
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Address:
Oberding, Bavaria, 85326
Germany - Website for Munich: http://www.munich-airport.de/en/consumer/index.jsp
- Email Address: http://www.munich-airport.de/en/general/kontakt/index.jsp
- Phone: +49 89 975-00
- View Terminal Map
Munich MUC Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Munich MUC Airport Update History
- Updated MUC Airport Intro page - Dec 5, 2011
- Updated MUC Airports page - Dec 5, 2011
- Updated MUC Main Terminals page - Dec 5, 2011
- Updated MUC Parking On site page - Dec 5, 2011
- Updated MUC Lost Found page - Nov 14, 2011
- Updated MUC Official Website Links page - Nov 14, 2011
- Updated MUC Direct Flights page - Nov 8, 2011
