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Munich Airport Reviews

Munich Airport (IATA: MUC, ICAO: EDDM) (German: Flughafen München, Austro-Bavarian: Flughofm Minga), is an international airport located 28.5 km (17.7 mi) northeast of Munich, Germany, and is a hub for Lufthansa and Star Alliance partner airlines.

The Munich Airport is located near the old city of Freising and is named in memory of the former Bavarian Prime minister Franz Josef Strauss. The airport is located on the territory of four different municipalities: Oberding (location of the terminals; district of Erding), Hallbergmoos, Freising and Marzling (district of Freising).

Between 1995 and 2006, passenger numbers doubled from under 15 million per annum to over 30 million, despite the impact of the 11 September attacks in 2001 and 2002. In 1996, the airport overtook Düsseldorf as Germany’s second busiest airport and currently handles almost twice as many passengers as the country’s third busiest airport. However (once the new airport opens), Berlin is expected to catch up in terms of passenger numbers. Munich Airport serves as Lufthansa’s second hub in Germany besides Frankfurt. The biggest foreign carrier in Munich in terms of passenger numbers is Air Dolomiti.

Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic behind Frankfurt Airport, and the seventh busiest airport in Europe, handling 38,360,604 passengers in 2012.

This Munich Airport is the world’s 12th busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic, and was the 27th busiest airport in the world in 2011.

Services:

Airbräu – Visit the world’s first airport brewery located here at the Munich Airport. Seven different kind of beers are brewed.
Airport Tours – After leaving the public area and passing through security screening, the 12 kilometer route covers the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 aprons, passing both runways and the two fire stations. You will see the freight buildings and maintenance hangars, the engine testing facility and the storage tanks while picking up all kinds of information on every aspect of ramp operations. Tours are available daily for individual travellers at 130pm (Mon – Fri) and 1130am, 130pm, 330pm (Sat & Sun). Tours are conducted in German. To book contact Visitor Services at besucherservice[at]munich-airport.de
ATMs / Cash Machines – Banks with ATMs are located landside, but there are also cash machines located airside.
Car Rentals – Alamo • Avis • Europcar • Hertz • National • Sixt • Terstappen. Location: Car rental center, Central Area.
Cots – In the event of bad weather or delays, this airport has a supply of cots for stranded travellers. At the moment, we are not sure where you can find them or how you can get your hands on one, but they do exist.
Food / Dining – Beverage and snack vending machines are located landside and airside in Terminal 2. There are many food and beverages concessions, but I have only listed the ones that are open 24-hour below:
»MAC Forum: McDonald’s
»Munich Airport Centre: Leysieffer
Games – The Merkur Spielothek offers games and gambling. Location: Terminal 1, Level 3, and Terminal 2, level 3.
Information Desk – The main Information Desk is located in the Munich Airport Center (Level 03). Hours: open 24 hours. There are another 4 Information Desks located in Terminals 1 and 2 with reduced hours.
iPilot Flight Simulator – The Boeing 737NG flight simulator gives a realistic impression of the world of flying. Location: Terminal 2, Level 03.
Luggage Storage / Lockers – Location: Munich Airport Center and Terminal 2. Hours: open 24 hours. Rate: from 3.50€ for a 24-hour period.
Showers – Location: Central Area, Level 03, next to Service Center (men’s showers); Central Area, Level 03, next to parking office (women’s showers) and Terminal 2, Landside. Towels and shower gel is available in the vending machines located in the Central Area. Rate: 15 euros.
Spa – Kempinski Fit & Fly Spa. Location: Kempinski Hotel, beside Terminal 2, Level 03. Hours: 7am – 10pm (Mon – Fri) and 8am – 10pm (Sat & Sun).
Be Relax Spa. Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Level 04 + 05. Hours: 730 am – 9 pm (Daily)
Visitor Terrace – The Terrace provides a view of the eastern apron and both runways. Telescopes are available. Location: Terminal 2, Level 07. Access the terrace via the Skywalk, a glass tunnel that is accessible on Level 05. Rate: 2€ Hours: 8am – 10pm.
Visitor’s Park –
Historic Aircraft: You can view three historic aircraft – Super Constellation, Douglas DC-3 and Ju 52. Rate: 1€
Information Centre: features multimedia islands and information kiosks designed for children, providing an overview of flight operations at the airport.
Cinema: There is a 60-seat cinema showin aviatian-themed movies. Rate: Free.
Minigolf: There is a 18-hole mini-golf course. Hours: 930 am – 5pm (Daily). Rate: 3.50 € for adults and 2 € for children.
Visitor’s Hill: Climb the 172 steps to a viewing platform on top of the visitors hill, 28 meters above the airport. View Terminal 1, the apron and the ongoing flight operations on both runways! Hours: 930am-5pm. Rate: 1€.
More things to do at Munich Airport – If you have more than 4 hours, you can do the following visit the following:
»Freisling, a Bavarian town, and the Weihenstephan Brewery.
»Oberschleissheim, which is the home of three castles and a park. The Flugwerft Schleissheim is within walking distance.
»Therme Erding, the largest Hot Water Complex in Europe, offers saunas and 16 water slides
With more than 6 hours, you will have time to Shop, Dine or join a city tour of Munich.
Internet – Free WiFi is available at the Munich Airport for 30 minutes. After the free period, travelers can purchase additional time by credit card at T-Mobile.
Internet kiosks/stations are located in the Terminal 1, Service Center (Central Area) and Terminal 2, Arrivals Area, Level 03. Hours: open 24 hours.