Are there 2 airports in Munich?

How many airports are there in Munich? There are 2 airports in Munich. (These include Munich, Augsburg.) How soon should I arrive at Munich before my flight?



While the city is almost exclusively served by Munich International Airport (MUC), travelers in 2026 often encounter a second airport referred to as "Munich West," which is actually Memmingen Airport (FMM). Munich International Airport (MUC) is the primary hub, located about 28 kilometers northeast of the city center; it is a world-class facility and the only one with direct S-Bahn train connections and a massive Lufthansa hub. Memmingen Airport, however, is located about 110 kilometers (roughly 70 miles) west of Munich. Low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air frequently market Memmingen as "Munich West" to attract tourists, even though it requires a 90-minute bus or train ride to reach the city. Within the aviation world, there is also the Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF), but this is used for research, flight testing (notably for Dornier), and private corporate jets, rather than scheduled commercial passenger traffic. For 99% of travelers, "Munich Airport" means MUC, but if you are booking a budget flight, you should double-check the code to ensure you aren't actually landing in the rural town of Memmingen.

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Uber rides are generally cheaper than normal taxi services. An UberX car can pick you up in ~5 min at Munich Airport. The estimated Uber from Munich Airport to central Munich, Central Station or directly to your accommodation is around 80-90 €.

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Transfer with passport control Arriving from and connecting to an airport outside the Schengen area: Usually no passport control is required, if you don't leave the gate area. Arriving from the Schengen area and connecting to an airport outside the Schengen area: Passport control is required.

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Language: German is the main language spoken in Munich, but English is taught in schools and visitors will encounter many English speakers. Many restaurants have English menus available. Currency: Germany is a member of the European Union and therefore uses the Euro.

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With a valid ticket, you can use the S-Bahn without any restrictions. The eight S-Bahn (aboveground city railway) lines travel to hotspots like the Hauptbahnhof, Karlsplatz (Stachus), Marienplatz and Ostbahnhof as well as to places outside of the city like Freising in the north or to the lake district in the south.

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Taxi fares The average taxi journey around Munich city center usually costs between € 10 ( US$ 10.70) and € 12 ( US$ 12.90). A taxi from the airport to the city center is usually around € 50 ( US$ 53.50) and the drive lasts about 40 minutes.

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Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.

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