--- iata: MUC name: Munich Airport city: Munich country: Germany lastUpdated: '2026-08-30' officialWebsite: 'https://www.munich-airport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.munich-airport.com/' - 'https://www.munich-airport.com/connecting-flights-260553' - 'https://www.munich-airport.com/lh-lounge-521172' - 'https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/first-class-lounges' - 'https://www.lufthansa.com/ro/en/lounges' - 'https://www.munich-airport.com/airport-lounge-europe-725693' - 'https://www.munich-airport.com/airport-lounge-world-260554' - 'https://www.munich-airport.com/public-transport-260822' - 'https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/home/index.html' - 'https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/tickets-abos-preise/einzelfahrkarte/' - 'https://www.airportbus-muenchen.de/en' - 'https://www.taxi-muenchen.de/' quickFacts: - >- Three connection buildings: T1 (modules A-E + T1 Pier), T2 (G Schengen / H non-Schengen), T2 Satellite (J/K/L) - T1 Pier has taken all Terminal 1 non-Schengen traffic since 21 April 2026 - >- T2 is the Lufthansa Group hub, with exceptions: SAS checks in T1 D; Lufthansa Tel Aviv uses Hall F - 'Hall F is landside/public only, between T1 and T2' - >- T1-T2 connecting shuttle ride 5-7 min, 06:00-23:00; T2-satellite PTS train about 1 min, 04:00-24:00 - >- S1/S8 from under MAC Level 02, about 45 min to Hauptbahnhof, about every 20 min bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Single-ticket connections are planned by the airline detail: >- Munich Airport does not publish a minimum connection time or walk-minute matrix. Use the published shuttle and PTS hours, then add your own buffer. summary: 'No official MCT. Shuttle 06:00-23:00; PTS 04:00-24:00.' category: timing - label: Terminal title: 'T2 for Lufthansa Group; T1 for SAS, Hall F, and most non-Star' detail: >- T1 Pier is all T1 non-Schengen since 21 April 2026. T2 satellite is train-only. Hall F is not an airside shortcut. summary: 'T1-T2 airside shuttle ride 5-7 min (06:00-23:00). PTS about 1 min.' category: terminal - label: Food title: Grab Bavarian bites landside or airside before security detail: >- T1 has more independent food; T2 is the Lufthansa lounge cluster. Confirm the lounge against your gate, not Terminal 2 as a whole. summary: >- Post-security options are solid but pricier; beer gardens and bakeries stand out. category: food - label: Status title: 'Lufthansa First Class is four rooms, not one' detail: >- Official pins: G21 (T2 Schengen), H21 (T2 non-Schengen), K11 (satellite Schengen), L11 (satellite non-Schengen). Senator is listed near G24/H24. summary: >- Star Gold uses Senator/Business in the same building and Schengen layer as the gate. category: status lounges: - name: Airport Lounge Europe zone: Schengen hours: 'daily 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.' access: - Priority Pass - LoungeKey - Day pass from EUR 52 summary: T1 Module D Level 05. Max 3 hours before departure. May close when full. terminal: Terminal 1 - name: Airport Lounge World zone: non-Schengen hours: 'daily 5:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.' access: - Priority Pass - LoungeKey - Day pass from EUR 72 summary: T1 Gates A Level 04. Max 3 hours before departure. terminal: Terminal 1 - name: Lufthansa First Class Lounge (T2 Schengen) zone: Schengen access: - First Class - HON Circle summary: Official pin G21. location: 'Level 04, next to Gate G21' terminal: Terminal 2 - name: Lufthansa First Class Lounge (T2 non-Schengen) zone: non-Schengen access: - First Class - HON Circle summary: Official pin H21. location: 'Level 05, next to Gate H21' terminal: Terminal 2 - name: Lufthansa First Class Lounge (Satellite Schengen) zone: Schengen access: - First Class - HON Circle summary: Official pin K11. Roof terrace closed in winter. location: next to Gate K11 terminal: Terminal 2 Satellite - name: Lufthansa First Class Lounge (Satellite non-Schengen) zone: non-Schengen access: - First Class - HON Circle summary: Official pin L11. Roof terrace closed in winter. location: next to Gate L11 terminal: Terminal 2 Satellite - name: Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T2 Schengen) zone: Schengen access: - Star Alliance Gold - Miles and More Senator summary: T2 Schengen Senator. location: 'Gates G Level 04, next to Gate G24' terminal: Terminal 2 - name: Lufthansa Senator Lounge (T2 non-Schengen) zone: non-Schengen access: - Star Alliance Gold - Miles and More Senator summary: T2 non-Schengen Senator. location: 'Gates H Level 05, next to Gate H24' terminal: Terminal 2 - name: Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Satellite Schengen) zone: Schengen access: - Star Alliance Gold - Miles and More Senator summary: Satellite Schengen Senator. Exact gate omitted. location: Gates K cluster terminal: Terminal 2 Satellite - name: Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Satellite non-Schengen) zone: non-Schengen access: - Star Alliance Gold - Miles and More Senator summary: Satellite non-Schengen Senator. Exact gate omitted. location: Gates L cluster terminal: Terminal 2 Satellite - name: Lufthansa Business Lounge (T2 Schengen) zone: Schengen access: - Business Class - Miles and More Frequent Traveller summary: T2 Schengen Business. Exact gate omitted. location: Gates G Level 04 terminal: Terminal 2 - name: Lufthansa Business Lounge (T2 non-Schengen) zone: non-Schengen access: - Business Class - Miles and More Frequent Traveller summary: T2 non-Schengen Business. Exact gate omitted. location: Gates H Level 05 terminal: Terminal 2 - name: Lufthansa Business Lounge (Satellite Schengen) zone: Schengen access: - Business Class - Miles and More Frequent Traveller summary: Satellite Schengen Business. Exact gate omitted. location: Gates K cluster terminal: Terminal 2 Satellite - name: Lufthansa Business Lounge (Satellite non-Schengen) zone: non-Schengen access: - Business Class - Miles and More Frequent Traveller summary: Satellite non-Schengen Business. Exact gate omitted. location: Gates L cluster terminal: Terminal 2 Satellite waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Heinemann duty-free zone: airside price: €1.80 for 500ml summary: Cheapest reliable bottle in T1 post-security. location: 'Next to Heinemann duty-free, departures hall airside' terminal: Terminal 1 isBestValue: true - kind: refill name: Water fountain zone: airside price: Free summary: 'Clean, fast refill near busy gates; best free option.' location: 'Opposite McDonald''s, airside near Gate B12 area' terminal: Terminal 2 isBestQuality: true - kind: free name: Lounge water stations zone: airside price: Free with access summary: Unlimited if you have lounge entry; high quality filtered. location: 'Inside Airport Lounge World, near showers' terminal: Terminal 1 airportistScore: 7.8 slug: muc region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/muc](/airports/muc). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/muc) - [Lounge directory](/airports/muc/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Munich Airport (MUC) Munich, Germany · Europe MUC delivers efficient Star Alliance hub ops and quick security but trades off with moderate crowds in T2 and standard European pricing. ## Airportist Score **7.8 / 10** - Comfort: 7.5 - Navigation: 7.9 - Food: 7.4 - Transport: 8.2 - Disruption resilience: 7.6 ## At a glance - Passengers: 48M - Terminals: 2 main + satellite/pier - Typical security: 19 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Star Alliance connections - Efficient security with CT tech - Reliable public transport - Clean modern facilities ## Watch out for - T2 peak crowding in lounges/gates - Long walks in new T1 Pier - Higher food/drink prices airside - US flight extra screening queues ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/muc/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/muc/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/muc/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/muc/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/muc/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/muc/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/muc/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/muc/reviews.md)