Munich Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
MUC
ICAO Code
EDDM
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Munich Airport (MUC) has two main passenger terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) plus an airside satellite concourse connected to Terminal 2. It is one of Europe’s busiest airports and serves as a major hub for Lufthansa and Star Alliance carriers; pre-pandemic annual traffic was in the high tens of millions.

Munich Airport
Elevation: 453 m
48.3538, 11.7861

Terminal Guide for Munich Airport #

Terminal 1 is used by many non‑alliance and low‑cost carriers and is split into several modules; Terminal 2 is the base for Lufthansa and many Star Alliance partners and includes a connected satellite concourse for additional gates. Both terminals offer full passenger processing (check-in, security, passport control) and a broad range of retail and dining options.

Getting to and From Munich Airport #

Munich Airport is connected to the city centre by frequent S-Bahn rail services (S1 and S8) with journey times to central Munich of roughly 35-45 minutes. There are also long‑distance coaches, regional buses, taxis and app-based ride services at the airport. Driving into the city follows the A92 and A9 motorways; road times vary with traffic.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Munich Airport #

Munich offers extensive passenger facilities including multiple airline lounges (notably Lufthansa), pay‑per‑use and airline lounges, a wide choice of restaurants and shops both landside and airside, free Wi‑Fi with registration and time limits, plentiful charging points, luggage storage/left‑luggage services, and accessibility assistance. Showers are available in several lounges and some hotels on the airport campus.

Hotels and Layovers at Munich Airport #

  • Hilton Munich Airport - located at the airport complex and connected to the terminals by covered walkways.
  • Novotel Munich Airport - hotel on the airport campus, close to the terminals and shuttle links.

For long layovers: day rooms are available at on-site hotels; several airline lounges offer shower facilities for passengers with access.

Tips for Munich Airport #

  • Use the S-Bahn from the airport (S1 or S8) for the most reliable city access - trains run frequently and avoid motorway traffic.
  • Know your terminal: Munich has two main passenger terminals; confirm which one your flight uses (Lufthansa/Star Alliance primarily use Terminal 2).
  • Buy tickets before boarding for rail services (MVV fare applies); inspectors do ticket checks on platforms/trains.

Weather & Climate near Munich Airport #

Climate

Munich Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (842 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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