Munich Airport
2011 Best Airport
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"When we got to terminal 2 there were cotts!! We were so surprised and happy that we didn't have to continue sleeping on benches." - pattella2001
Recent Review
by AnnArborTraveler
The Munich airport is like a huge shopping mall, and the two terminals are connected by a very large courtyard. There is easy and close access between the two, with no trams or other public transportation needed.
We were hoping to get our boarding passes early, so arrived at 8pm. The ticket counter for our airline was closed, so we were not able to get to our gate in T2, where the next morning we found lounge chairs, cushioned seating with no arms, and a 'napcab' (hourly fee for use).
Since we were forced to sleep in a public area where there was no restricted access, we were a bit nervous - but the constant presence of cleaning staff and security made it feel safer. We first tried to sleep on benches next to Lufthansa check-in on floor 2 (one floor up from courtyard) of T2, but a cleaning man directed us to the top floor (3) of T2 where there were booths outside of 'Pizza Culture'. I thought security would throw us out, but when they passed us, they just nodded and moved on. There was a family sleeping in booths nearby. Clean bathrooms were located by walking through the nearby 'Maredo Grill and Lounge'.
At midnight the lights over our booth went off and things were quiet. We actually got about 3 hours sleep there. We would have slept longer if we didn't have to be up at 4am to get our boarding pass. We were then able to get breakfast at the 24-hour McDonald's, located in the courtyard between the two terminals.
All in all, a good experience.
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Munich Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Atlantik Lounge - Terminal 1, airside (Non-Schengen Area)
- British Airways Galleries Lounge
- Europe Lounge - Terminal 1, airside (Schengen Area)
- Lufthansa (EU) Lounge
- Lufthansa (non-EU) Lounge
- Lufthansa Senator Cafe
- Senator Air France
- Emirates Lounge
Airport WiFi / Internet
- Wireless internet access is available at the Munich Airport for a fee.
- Internet kiosks/stations are located in the Terminal 1, Service Center (Central Area) and Terminal 2, Arrivals Area, Level 03. Hours: open 24 hours
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Munich Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport....
- Kempinski Hotel - located at the airport, between Terminals 1 and 2
- Nap Cabs - Sleep pods with small desk and internet access. Located inside the airport, airside, Terminal 2, Level 5, Gate H32. Rates: 15€ per hour, 30€ minimum, reservations are not possible.
More Services, Facilities & Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
>>>Visitor Park: Ikarus
>>>MAC Forum: McDonald's (open 24 hours) • Airbräu • Airbräu Tenne • Caffè Vergnano
>>>Munich Airport Centre: Leysieffer (open 24 hours) • Airbräu Catering • da Riccardo • Nordsee • Segafredo Bar
>>>Terminal 1 - Landside: Alfredo Café Bar • Apollinaris Bar • Bamee • Coca-Cola Bar • Dallmayr • Erdinger Weißbier Bar • il mondo • Käfer Bistro Terminal 1 • Langnese Bistro
>>>Terminal 1 - Airside: Allresto Snack Bar • Cafe Servus • Hofbräu Bistro
>>>Terminal 2 - Landside: Airport Oliva • Erdinger Sportsbar • Starbucks • Subway
>>>Terminal 2 - Airside: Adelholzener Bar • Airbräu Next to Heaven • Aran • Bistro Organic • Fürst von Metternich Bar • Hofbräuhaus im Flughafen • Mangostin Airport • Pastaria Centrale • Paulaner Bar • Piazza Monaco • San Francisco Coffee Company • Seafood Sylt meets Asia • Spazio Italia • Wiener's - Der Kaffee - ATMs / Cash Machines
Information not available - 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. - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Information not available - 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. Tours are conducted in German. To book contact Visitor Services at besucherservice[at]munich-airport.de - Visitor Terrace
Location: Terminal 2, Level 07. Access the terrace via the Skywalk, a glass tunnel that is accessible on Level 05. The Terrace provides a view of the eastern apron and both runways. Telescopes are available. 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.
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! Rate: 1€
Hours: 930am-5pm
- Airbräu
Visit the world’s first airport brewery located here at the Munich Airport. Seven different kind of beers are brewed. - Car Rentals
Alamo • Avis • Europcar • Hertz • National • Sixt • Terstappen. Location: Car rental center, Central Area
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Munich Travel Sites
- Munich Hotel Deals - compare rates, check availability and read reviews
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Last Updated: 07 Jan 2011 | Sources: Munich International Airport
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