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Munich Airport

Munich, Germany · Europe/Berlin · Verified

Terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2

Practical guidelines for Munich Airport — security, bags, and connections. Take the full checklist offline in the app.

Security

Security screening

Munich security follows EU liquids rules (100ml). Federal Police manage aviation security. Fast Lane available for eligible passengers.

Source: www.bundespolizei.de

customs

Passport control

Schengen and non-Schengen areas are separated. Keep documents ready on connections that leave Schengen.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

Baggage

Baggage

Lufthansa hub. Self bag-drop and oversized counters in Terminal 2.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

transit

Two terminals

Terminal 1 for many Star Alliance partners historically; Terminal 2 is Lufthansa/Star Alliance. Allow time if changing terminals.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

Check-in

Check-in

Lufthansa Group check-in concentrated in Terminal 2. Online check-in opens 23–36 hours ahead.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

boarding

Boarding

Satellite building serves many long-haul gates — follow signs to the people mover.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

facilities

Lounges

Lufthansa Senator and Business lounges; Priority Pass options in Terminal 1. Free Wi-Fi airport-wide.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

local rules

Local rules

EU VAT refund for non-EU residents. Smoking only in designated outdoor areas.

Source: www.munich-airport.com

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