Is Frankfurt or Munich airport larger?

The largest airports in Germany With more than 500,000 aircraft movements and 70 million passengers per year, Frankfurt Airport is the largest in the country.



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Located in the city of Frankfurt, Frankfurt airport is the largest in Germany and the fourth-busiest in Europe, handling over 50 million passengers in 2021.

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While Munich airport guidelines indicate a minimum time of 40 minutes to make a connection, a better option is to choose itineraries with a layover of at least 60 to 75 minutes to account for any flight delays or if you are flying outside of the same air alliance.

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2-4 hours layover If you have 2-4 hours between your arrival at Munich Aiport and the boarding of your connecting flight, you have enough time to explore Munich Aiport landside and get some fresh air!

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Tourists will generally find more to do in Munich than Frankfurt. It is bigger and it has more sights, attractions, and activities for travelers. Munich is very popular for its nightlife, music, shopping, and big city activities, while Frankfurt attracts visitors for its historical sights.

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To make an international to international connection: 45 minutes. Airport guidelines also suggest a minimum of 45 minutes for international connections, but given the size of the airport, allowing 60-90 minutes would provide a more comfortable buffer.

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The airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is older and larger and is primarily used by Lufthansa and its associated companies for both international and domestic flights. Terminal 2 hosts both international and domestic flights. Terminal 3 is under construction and should be fully operational by 2023.

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Terminal 2 It is used by Lufthansa, the Star Alliance and other partners of Lufthansa. Gates K and L in T2 satellite can be reached by means of an underground passenger transport system.

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Transfer between terminals: The Munich Airport Centre connects Terminal 1 with Terminal 2, which is a 10 minute walk away. There is also a shuttle service between the terminals which runs every 15 minutes.

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To me the Munich layover is too short considering you'll need to go through immigration there. Also if your flight is delayed departing, that will cut your connection time too. While Frankfurt isn't my favorite airport, the longer layover affords a little more time in the event of delays.

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Frankfurt International Airport
It is Germany's busiest airport and one of the busier airports in the world, thanks in part to being the main hub for Lufthansa as well as Condor, and a major transfer point for domestic and international travel.

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