Munich Airport (MUC)

Munich Airport features two main terminals connected by walkways and shuttle buses. Terminal 1, inaugurated in 1992, serves oneworld and SkyTeam alliance carriers including Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines through six modules (A-F), with modules A-D handling both departures and arrivals, module E dedicated to arrivals, and module F reserved for high-security flights including Israel routes. Terminal 2, opened in 2003, was developed with Lufthansa and primarily serves Star Alliance members including United, Swiss, SAS, and Singapore Airlines, featuring a modern satellite building accessed via a 1-minute underground People Transportation System (PTS) shuttle that opened in 2016, adding capacity for 11 million additional passengers annually. Security processing typically requires 20-30 minutes but can extend to 45 minutes during peak summer periods in Terminal 1, enhanced by Priority Lane access for certain airline passengers and dedicated Family Lanes for travelers with children under 12. Inter-terminal walking takes 10 minutes through the Munich Airport Center (MAC), with shuttle buses running every 10 minutes as an alternative. Premium facilities include Lufthansa's multi-level First, Senator, and Business lounges in Terminal 2, Emirates Lounge in Terminal 1 Module C, and the Bayern-Lounge showcasing Bavarian design. Dining highlights include Airbraü (world's only airport brewery), Alfons Schuhbeck's Speisekammer for Bavarian cuisine, and Hans im Glück for gourmet burgers, complemented by extensive duty-free shopping featuring luxury brands like Gucci and Prada. Family amenities encompass multiple play areas, free strollers, baby changing stations, and a large observation deck above T2 check-in, while accessibility services, free WiFi ('MUCFREEWIFI'), 24-hour medical facilities, and luggage lockers (€5.50 per day) ensure comprehensive passenger support. The airport is undergoing major expansion with a new 320-meter pier completion expected by 2025, increasing capacity by 6 million passengers and accommodating larger aircraft like the Airbus A380.