Munich Airport (MUC)
Munich, DE 🇩🇪 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
EDDM
IATA
MUC
Elevation
1487 ft
Region
DE-BY
Local Time
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GPS Code: EDDM
Local Code: Not available
Location: 48.353802° N, 11.7861° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: Franz Josef Strauss Airport Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauß
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler reviews for Munich Airport (MUC) show a mixed but increasingly negative sentiment. While some older reviews praise its efficiency and amenities, many recent experiences, particularly from late 2024 and 2025, highlight significant issues, especially with wait times and service. The airport's previously strong reputation appears to be challenged by current operational difficulties.
What Travelers Love
- Cleanliness and Modern Facilities: Many travelers appreciate the airport's overall cleanliness and modern design.
- Unique Amenities: The Airbräu brewery and beer garden in Terminal 2 is a popular and unique feature, offering a pleasant experience during layovers.
- Sleeping and Rest Facilities: Terminal 2 offers dedicated quiet zones, napcabs (for a fee), and spacious, clean shower facilities, which are highly valued by transiting passengers.
- Public Transportation: S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 provide efficient and affordable connections to Munich city center, with ample space for luggage. The Lufthansa Express Bus is also a reliable option.
Common Complaints
- Excessive Security and Immigration Wait Times: A recurring and significant complaint is the long queues at security and passport control, with travelers reporting waits of 1.5 to 2 hours, particularly in Terminal 1. Current real-time estimates for security are around 43 minutes and immigration/customs at 51 minutes.
- Disorganized Processes and Unhelpful Staff: Many travelers describe immigration at Terminal 1 as disorganized, with malfunctioning electronic gates and staff being unhelpful or rude.
- Limited Overnight and Late-Night Services: For passengers with overnight layovers, services like food outlets and lounges are reported to be largely closed after 9 PM, especially in Terminal 1, making it an inconvenient experience.
- Construction and Signage Issues: Ongoing modernization in Terminal 2 has led to temporary signage and routing adjustments, which can be confusing. Furthermore, current construction work on S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 (until December 12, 2025) may cause disruptions and longer travel times.
Overall, while Munich Airport maintains some excellent facilities and transport links, recent traveler experiences indicate a notable decline in efficiency and customer service, primarily due to prolonged wait times at security and immigration, particularly in Terminal 1. Travelers should plan for potential delays and be aware of limited services during late hours.
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Airport Routes
Munich Airport (MUC) offers 402 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor and others. Popular destinations from Munich include Copenhagen, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Cologne Bonn, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy and Athens Int'l, Eleftherios Venizelos.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Copenhagen (CPH) 8
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) 7
- Cologne Bonn (CGN) 7
- Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) 6
- Athens Int'l, Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) 6
- Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l) (FCO) 6
- Hurghada (HRG) 6
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) 6
- Linate (LIN) 6
- Antalya (AYT) 5
- Pristina (PRN) 5
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) 5
Newly Discovered
- Manchester (MAN) new
- Tallinn (TLL) new
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) new
- Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) new
- Frankfurt Int'l (FRA) new
- Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) new
- Brussels (BRU) new
- Barcelona Int'l (BCN) new
- Arrecife (Lanzarote) (ACE) new
- Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) new
- Hamburg (HAM) new
- Oslo, Gardermoen (OSL) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Munich AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
89 | 1187 | 89 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Lufthansa Cityline
CLH
/ CL
|
50 | 636 | 50 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Condor
CFG
/ DE
|
23 | 447 | 23 | Feb 12, 2026 |
|
City Airlines
LHX
/ VL
|
22 | 304 | 22 | Feb 14, 2026 |
|
Air Dolomiti
DLA
/ EN
|
17 | 209 | 17 | Feb 11, 2026 |
TuiFly
TUI
/ X3
|
17 | 191 | 17 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Discover
OCN
/ 4Y
|
28 | 190 | 28 | Feb 14, 2026 |
TAP Air Portugal
TAP
/ TP
|
1 | 128 | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Turkish Airlines
THY
/ TK
|
3 | 95 | 3 | Feb 13, 2026 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
/ KL
|
1 | 91 | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08L/26R |
13123 ft | 197 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
08R/26L |
13123 ft | 197 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | RADAR | 123.9 MHz |
| AFIS | Langen Information | 120.65 MHz |
| AFIS | Langen Information | 126.95 MHz |
| ARR | ARR | 120.775 MHz |
| ATIS | Muenchen ATIS | 123.13 MHz |
| CLD | Muenchen Delivery | 121.73 MHz |
| DIR | DIRECTOR | 118.825 MHz |
| GND | Muenchen Ground / Rollkontrolle | 121.83 MHz |
| GND | Muenchen Ground / Rollkontrolle | 121.98 MHz |
| RDR | LCL RADAR | 131.225 MHz |
| RMP | Muenchen Apron 2 / Vorfeld 2 | 121.71 MHz |
| RMP | Muenchen Apron 1 / Vorfeld 1 | 121.78 MHz |
| RMP | Muenchen Apron 3 / Vorfeld 3 | 121.93 MHz |
| TWR | Muenchen Tower North / Turm Nord | 118.705 MHz |
| TWR | Muenchen Tower / Turm | 119.405 MHz |
| TWR | Muenchen Tower South / Turm Süd | 120.505 MHz |
| VOLMET | Frankfurt 2 VOLMET | 135.78 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxi stands are located directly outside Terminal 1 (all modules) and Terminal 2, as well as in the Central Area (MAC). Taxis are available 24/7. The journey to Munich city center takes approximately 40-45 minutes and is the most expensive option. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
Rental Cars
The Car Rental Center is located in the Central Area/Munich Airport Center (MAC), Level 03, directly opposite Terminal 1. All major international companies like Sixt, Avis, Europcar, and Hertz are represented. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Public Transportation
The airport is efficiently connected to the city center by two main options. The S-Bahn train lines S1 and S8 depart from the airport station (beneath the Central Area) every 10-20 minutes, reaching the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) in about 45 minutes. The Lufthansa Express Bus also provides a direct connection to Munich Central Station and Munich North (Schwabing), with frequent departures from both terminals.
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