Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport

Traveling to and from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport

On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to your destination.

Guide to Germany’s Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport

Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

Arrival Terminal

Arrival map of Munich airport
  • Passport Control and Inspection
  • Baggage Claim
  • Customs
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers arriving at Munich International Airport
Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA Group will arrive at Terminal 2 of Munich Airport.

On level 6 (arrival floor) of Terminal 2, there is an escalator and elevator, and there are immigration booths upon going down to level 5 (Gates H level). Going through level 4 (Gates G level) down to level 3 (ground floor) there is the baggage claim area and customs. There also is an information counter and a currency exchange booth, and upon exiting there are bus stops, taxi stands and the passageway to the train station.

Passport Control and Inspection

Please present passport. Note: A Disembarkation Card is not necessary when entering Germany. See Special Guidance info on this page for details if traveling to and/or between Schengen countries.

Customs
  • If you need to submit a tax application at Customs, please follow the red line.
  • If you do not need to make a declaration, please follow the green line.
Unaccompanied Minors
  • Letter of Consent is required for the travelers under the age of 18 entering and/or departing from Germany without parents/guardians.
  • In accordance with German law, minors under the age of 18 entering and/or departing from Germany alone (including transit passengers*) must prepare a consent letter signed by a parent/guardian.
    • Applicable passengers should contact their nearest German embassy, consulate or honorary consul. If you are a German resident, please contact your nearest Federal Police office or relevant public institution.
  • In addition to the above, passengers between 5 and 11 traveling alone are required to use ANA Junior Pilot program.

Departure Terminal

Departure map of Munich airport
  • Check-in
  • Security Check/Fast track
  • Immigration
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers departing from Munich International Airport
  • The way to check-in counter from arrival area of bus and taxi
Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA Group will depart from Terminal 2.

The lounges on G-Level (Level 4) are located before Immigration. The lounges at H-LevOn level 3 (ground floor) of Terminal 2, there is an information counter, escalators and elevators. Departing passengers should go up to level 4 (Gates G level). Passengers arriving by taxi or bus can enter the terminal on level 4 (Gates G level). On level 4 (Gates G level), there are ANA check-in and ticketing counters. After check-in, please proceed to security or the priority security lane. Passengers with items in their checked baggage for which they wish to apply for VAT refunds should check in at the ANA check-in counter and then bring their baggage to customs with a checked baggage tag attached. After applying for the VAT refund, drop off the baggage at customs.*1 Going up to level 5 (Gates H level), there are immigration booths. After passing through immigration, passengers who wish to apply for VAT refunds for items in their carry-on baggage should have their VAT refund application form stamped and then receive the refund at the tax refund counter. A tax refund counter (Global Blue) is located near Gate H30. There is also the Lufthansa Senator Lounge, the Lufthansa Business Lounge, escalators and elevators.

  1. *1.Since the tax refund provider may differ by shop and tax refund procedures may be unavailable at certain merchants, please confirm at the relevant shop when making a purchase. A tax refund counter (Global Blue) is located near the application counter for VAT refunds. There also is an information counter, escalators and elevators.
  2.  
Check-In
VAT refunds

A value-added tax (VAT) is applied to items purchased in Germany or other EU countries, but visitors may apply for the refund of the tax.

  • VAT refunds may not be provided by some shops, please check the shop for tax-free handling and process a Tax Refund Check.
  • Show the purchased item, your passport, boarding pass and Tax Refund Check to the Customs official at departure and have the check stamped.
Fast Track Security Screening

Some travelers are eligible for Fast Track Security Screening. Travelers should look for the Gold Track signs.

Eligible Travelers

  • Business class
  • Diamond service members
  • Platinum service members
  • Super Flyers members
  • Star Alliance Gold members

Travelers can bring one accompanying guest.

Transit

Transit from ANA flights to other airlines map of Munich airport
Transfer from ANA to other airlines
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers who transit to domestic German locations or Schengen Agreement countries after using an ANA flight
  • Passengers who transit to locations outside of the Schengen Agreement after using an ANA flight
Airport Map Information

On level 6 (arrival floor) of Terminal 2, there is an escalator and elevator, and there are immigration booths upon moving down to level 5 (Gates H level). Passengers connecting from ANA to a Germany domestic flight or a flight to a Schengen country should proceed to immigration. After passing through immigration, take the elevator down to level 4 (Gates G level). Passengers connecting to a non-Schengen country should proceed to security. After passing through security, proceed to Gates H (boarding), or take the shuttle train operating at intervals of 4 minutes to the satellite (Gates L). On level 4 (Gates G level), there is customs and security. After passing through these, proceed to Gates G (boarding), or take the shuttle train operating at intervals of 4 minutes to the satellite (Gates K). On level 4 (Gates G level), there also is the Lufthansa Senator Lounge, escalators and elevators.

Passengers connecting from ANA to Germany domestic flights or Schengen countries:

  • After arriving, go down one floor to H-level to complete the Immigration process. Then proceed to Gates G or K, as shown by the display.
  • If your connecting flight is departing from Gate G, go through Customs for carry-on baggage and pass through Security Check.
  • If your connecting flight is departing from Gate K, please take the shuttle bus from G-level to satellite, then proceed to the boarding gate at K-level.

Passengers connecting from ANA to flights to non-Schengen countries:

  • If your connecting flight is departing from Gate H, go through security check on H-level and then proceed to the appropriate boarding gate.
  • If your connecting flight is departing from Gate L, take the shuttle bus from H-level to satellite and then proceed to the appropriate boarding gate.
    • You do not need to go through Immigration located at the left side of Security Check.
Transit from other airlines to ANA flights map of Munich airport
Transfer from other airlines to ANA
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers who transit to an ANA flight from domestic German locations or Schengen Agreement countries
Airport Map Information

On level 4 (Gates G level) of Terminal 2, there is customs, security, and the shuttle train stop (shuttles operate between the terminal and satellite at intervals of 4 minutes). After passing through customs and security, passengers connecting from a Schengen country to ANA should take an escalator or elevator up to level 5 (Gates H level). After going up, pass through immigration and then proceed to Gates H (boarding). On level 5 (Gates H level) there also is the shuttle train stop (shuttles operate between the terminal and satellite at intervals of 4 minutes), a VAT refunds application counter for items in carry-on baggage, the Lufthansa Senator Lounge, the Lufthansa Business Lounge, escalators and elevators.

Passengers connecting from Germany domestic flights or Schengen Agreement countries to ANA:

  • After arriving, go down one floor to H-level in order to go through Immigration. Then proceed to the boarding gate for your ANA flight.

Passengers connecting from non-Schengen countries to ANA flights:

  • Note: The boarding gate varies with the country of departure and you may have to go through security.
  • However, please proceed to the boarding gate for the ANA flight following the display of "Gate H."

Munich Airport (MUC) to Downtown Munich

  • * "→" indicates the route.

Bus (As of December 8, 2021, the airport's boarding points have been changed to Terminal 2 and Munich Airport Center MAC only.)

Lufthansa Express Bus
MUC → via Munich North →Central Sta. (Hauptbahnhof)
  • Boarding point: Stops in the order of Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 (Area A) → Munich Airport Center MAC → Terminal 1 (Area D)
  • Time required: Approx. 45 minutes to Central Sta. (depending on traffic)
  • Fare: €11 (when purchasing tickets from the bus driver), €10.50 when purchased from the website.
  • Operating hours: Departing from Terminal 2: 6:25 a.m. to 10:25 p.m., departures from Munich Airport Center MAC 5 minutes later (20-minute intervals)

Train

S-Bahn 1 (S1)
MUC → Central Sta. (Munchen Hauptbahnhof)
  • Platform: Airport Sta. (Flughafen Munchen) underground platform
  • Time required: Approx. 42 to 46 minutes to Central Sta. underground platform
  • Fare: €12.30
  • Operating hours: Mon. to Fri. 4:33 a.m. to 0:11 a.m. (following day), Sat./Sun./Public Hols 5:31 a.m. to 0:11 a.m. (following day) (20-minute intervals)
S-Bahn 8 (S8)
MUC → via Marienplatz → Central Sta. (Munchen Hauptbahnhof)
  • Platform: Airport Sta. (Flughafen Munchen) underground platform
  • Time required: Approx. 41 minutes to Central Sta. underground platform
  • Fare: €12.30
  • Operating hours: Every day 4:04 a.m. to 1:24 a.m. (Every 20 min. except for late at night), the last train is 1:44 a.m. the following morning on Fri., Sat., and on the night before a holiday (excluding Dec. 25)

Taxi

  • Platform: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Arrival Floor Exit
  • Time required: Approx. 40 to 45 minutes
  • Fare: Approx. €70 to 80 to Central Sta. and surrounding areas
  • Operating hours: 24 hours

Instructions for Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport

Traveling Between Schengen Countries

The establishment of the EU and the Schengen Agreement has simplified entry and departure procedures within Europe. Once a Japanese national has arrived at one of the Schengen countries, travel within that country is treated as “internal domestic” travel. The following entry and departure procedures apply to passengers traveling from one Schengen country to another Schengen country.

  • Entry:
    • Taken only in the first country of arrival.
    • Customs inspection for carry-on baggage is made at the first country of arrival and at the final destination for checked-in baggage.
  • Departure:
    • Taken only in the last Schengen country to be departed from.
    • The Customs inspection is made at the destination country.

Note: Entry/departure procedures may take an extended amount of time if the passenger does not possess a letter of consent. This letter does not guarantee permission to enter and/or depart from the country, since this is at the discretion of Immigration officer.

Visa

Passengers who plan to obtain their visa after their arrival in a Schengen country other than Germany will need a Schengen visa when going through Immigration in Germany. Passengers to whom this condition applies should inquire with their nearest German embassy or consulate.