Munich International Airport (MUC)
Opened in 1992, Munich International Airport (MUC) is Germany's second busiest airport and has been rated as one of the best in the world.
Located 28 km (17 miles) northeast of the city centre, Munich International Airport (officially called Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauss) is a large, modern airport that has been voted among the best airports in the world since opening in 1992.
With over 48 million passengers travelling through annually, Munich Airport is the second busiest in Germany (Frankfurt being number 1) and the seventh busiest in Europe.
How to get to Munich from the airport
There are a number of different ways to get to the city centre from Munich Airport, depending on your budget and how much time you've got:
S-Bahn
Lines S1 and S8 of the S-Bahn, or Urban Rapid Transit Train, connect both terminals of the airport to a number of stations in the city centre from 4 am to 1 am. There are departures every 10 minutes and the journey to the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) takes 40 minutes. A one-way ticket costs € 11.60 (US$ 12.80), but you can purchase a one-day travelcard for € 13 (US$ 14.40) if you prefer.
Lufthansa Express Bus
The Lufthansa airport bus offers direct connections between the airport and Munich Central Station, with a stop at Munich Schwabing. Operating from 6:30 am to 10 pm, it runs every 15 minutes. A one-way ticket costs € 11.50 (US$ 12.70), while a round trip can be purchased for € 18.50 (US$ 20.40).
Transfer service
Reserve a private transfer service, the most comfortable, easiest, and quickest option. A driver will be waiting for you at arrivals with a sign showing your name and will take you directly to your hotel in around 40 minutes. Avoid hidden costs and language barriers.
Taxi
A taxi from the airport to the city centre is usually around € 85 (US$ 93.80), and the drive lasts about 40 minutes.
Nearby places
Englischer Garten (23 km) Dachau Concentration Camp (25.4 km) Munich BMW Group Plant (25.8 km) BMW Welt (26.1 km) BMW Museum (26.1 km)