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International airport serving Munich, Germany
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Munich's Franz Josef Strauß Airport (MUC) (German: Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauß) is the primary international airport serving Munich, the capital of Bavaria. It is the second busiest airport in Germany and one of the busiest in Europe, serving as Lufthansa's second base and a Star Alliance hub. The airport offers flights to most domestic airports within Germany and serves a vast range of cities and leisure destinations throughout Europe and many intercontinental destinations, predominantly in North America, the Middle East and Asia.
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Besucherzentrum
Historical planes on display, and a 28 m high hill with a view over the runway. The hill is not wheelchair accessible. There is an additional children's playground, souvenir shop and self-service restaurant.
Aussichtshügel Nord
North-west of the northern runway, next to Hallbermooser Straße is a second plane-spotting hill. It's not as high as the one next to the visitors' center, but it is free of charge.
Aussichtshügel Süd
South-east of the southern runway, next to Kreisstraße ED 30 is a third hill with a possibility for plane-spotting. It's not as high as the one next to the visitors' center, but it is free of charge.
A terrace with view over the apron of Terminal 2 and the satellite.
MAC
A recreation- and service-centre at the airport between terminals 1 and 2. It includes a shopping mall, restaurants, a medical centre, the conference centre, municon and the MAC-Forum. The MAC-Forum is Europe's largest roofed outdoor area, which is used for various events like a Christmas fair and ice-skating in winter and a beach volleyball tournament in summer.
In Terminal 2 (airside only) there are racks with free newspapers (mostly German, but some in English can be found too) provided by Lufthansa to all passengers.
Open-access lounge for Schengen-destinations operated by the airport, entrance from €38.20 as well as for business class passengers of Condor, airBaltic and Icelandair.
Open-access lounge operated by the airport, entrance from €49.90 as well as for business class passengers of British Airways and American Airlines.
Bavarian brewery-restaurant at the Munich Airport Center (MAC) between the terminals 1 and 2 and the world's only airport brewery. Outdoor beer garden between May and September. €7.40 for a maß of the beer of the house.
The famous Munich delicatessen store operates a bistro in Terminal 2 with about 20 mains to choose among from Bratwurst on Sauerkraut to Thai curry.
As the name reveals, this restaurant serves seafood dishes, Asian dishes and fusion dishes. If you want something smaller, they have a range of nice sandwiches too.
Well-known fast food outlet.
Branch of the famous coffee chain with long opening hours.
Branch of the French bakery chain, opens early.
Healthy-ish food outlet serving wraps, bowls, and smoothies.
Branch of the famous German upscale burger chain. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options.
Self-service restaurant featuring an international menu.
formerly Kempinski Munich Airport
Turn left when facing the Terminal 2 entrance; When you follow the signs to Terminal 1F, you will cross the hotel's basement entrance hall.
This design hotel is part of the Marriott group and accessible by shuttle bus.
From the terminals, take a short ride on bus 635 towards Freising for the "Parkpl. P41/Novotel" stop directly in front of the hotel.
From the terminals, take a short ride on bus 635 towards Freising for the "Parkpl. P41/P43/Novotel" stop. The hotel is next to Novotel.
A small supermarket of the EDEKA chain with a basic range of products. A small selection of chilled beer and other beverages as well as pre-packed sandwiches and other to go options are available. It is among the very few shops in Bavaria that are allowed to open on Sundays. Accepts all major credit cards.
Branch of the widespread German drug store chain. Accepts all major credit cards.
Large outlet of the major German supermarket chain with a wide assortment; unusually for Germany also open on Sundays and public holidays. Accepts all major credit cards.
On foot
Terminal 2’s main building is one open airside hall after security, but the north and south piers are long — budget 10–15 minutes if your gate is at the far end.
Airside bus
Free buses keep you airside. The ride itself is 5–7 minutes. Official frequency:
Satellite train
Gates J, K and L are not in the main T2 building. After central security, follow Satellite / Gates K, L down to the automated train.
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