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MUC Munich Airport

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Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, about 30 km northeast of Munich. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMUC
ICAOEDDM
ServesMunich
From centre29 km
Non-stop191
Airlines77
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation453 m

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The airport in numbers

Munich Airport — facts & history

We pulled Munich Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 42M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 48M in 2019.

Opened
1992
34 years ago
Passengers / year
42M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
48M
in 2019
Elevation
453 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen München GmbH
Passengers per year, 1949–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Munich Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Munich Airport to Munich

Munich (MUC) is about 35 km northeast of the centre. S1 and S8 trains reach the centre (Marienplatz) in about 40 minutes (around €12, or a day ticket). A taxi is about €60–70. Lufthansa's second hub, good for connections.

MUC is an orderly two-terminal airport; Lufthansa and partners are in Terminal 2. A 45-minute connection is doable within Terminal 2.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~28 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~40 min€55–€87
Private transfer~40 minfixed upfront
Car rental~40 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MUC to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Nuremberg133 km140 min€241–€382
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Which way suits you from Munich Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€55–€87 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Munich ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Munich Airport

Non-stop flights to about 191 destinations, operated by 77 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Lufthansa · Air Berlin · Condor Flugdienst · TUIfly · US Airways · United Airlines · Scandinavian Airlines System · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Meridiana · LOT Polish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Munich Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Munich Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Munich shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Munich Airport to the centre of Munich?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 30 km northeast of Munich, about 40 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Munich Airport to Munich?
Roughly €55–€87 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Munich Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Munich Airport to Munich?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Munich Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Munich Airport?
About 191 destinations, including Madrid, Manchester, Heraklion, Vienna. 77 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Munich Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Munich Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Munich Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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