Germany · Munich
Munich Airport (MUC) Online Check-in
Germany's second-largest airport and Lufthansa's secondary hub. Two terminals (T1, T2) connected by walkway; T2 is shared between Lufthansa and Star Alliance partners.
Now at Munich Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
Quick information
Airlines we cover at Munich Airport
Munich Airport hosts about 70 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 2 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.
How to check in for a flight from Munich Airport
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Check in online before you leave home
Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.
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Arrive at the right terminal
MUC has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.
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Drop off checked baggage
Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.
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Pass security
Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.
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Reach your gate on time
Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.
Tips for Munich Airport
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T2 is Lufthansa-only
All Lufthansa and Star Alliance flights use Terminal 2. Low-cost and non-Star Alliance carriers (easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air) use T1.
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Inter-terminal transfer is short
T1 and T2 are connected by a covered walkway and free MAN bus shuttle. Allow 15–20 minutes for transfer including walking.
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Munich is one of the smoothest German airports
Generally less congested than Frankfurt. Security queues rarely exceed 20 minutes outside Christmas markets / Oktoberfest peaks.
Popular destinations from Munich Airport
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Munich Airport to the city centre?
S-Bahn S1 or S8 trains run every 10 minutes and take 40–45 minutes to Munich Hauptbahnhof. A single ticket costs €13.
Does MUC have a Lufthansa First Class Terminal?
No. The First Class Terminal is at Frankfurt only. Munich has First Class Lounges in T2 (gates H and L).
How early should I be at MUC for a Schengen flight?
90 minutes is sufficient for most Schengen flights. Add 30 minutes during summer holiday peaks or Oktoberfest weeks.
Official sources
The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Munich Airport official site below.
- munich-airport.com — Official Munich Airport website (terminal maps, parking, ground transport).
- Wikipedia: Munich Airport — Editorial overview, history, statistics.
- FlightRadar24: MUC live data — Live flight arrivals, departures, and delays.
- auswaertiges-amt.de — Up-to-date entry requirements and security guidance for Germany.