As of 2026, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) remains significantly larger and busier than Munich Airport (MUC). Frankfurt is Germany’s primary international gateway and one of the world’s most important aviation hubs, serving as the main base for Lufthansa. It features four runways and, with the ongoing development of Terminal 3 in 2026, its capacity is expanding toward 70 million passengers annually. Munich Airport is undeniably world-class and often ranked higher for passenger experience and "boutique" feel, but it operates with only two runways and handles roughly 15-20 million fewer passengers per year than Frankfurt. In terms of physical land area, Frankfurt covers approximately 2,300 hectares, whereas Munich is slightly smaller. While Munich is the preferred choice for many travelers due to its efficiency and layout, Frankfurt’s status as a global "mega-hub" with the most direct international connections in the world makes it the larger entity by every major metric.