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Connecting at Munich Airport

After arrival at Munich Airport please check the gate number of your connecting flight. The gate number will be displayed on information screens in the terminal.

Transfer between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

If you change between Terminals 1 and 2 you can use the free shuttle bus. The signage to your connecting gate will guide you to the shuttle bus. 

The bus runs:

- every 10 minutes between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- every 20 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Transferring within Terminal 2

An underground shuttle train (PTS - Passenger Transport System) runs between Terminal 2 Gates G, H and Terminal 2 (Satellite) Gates J,K,L.


Overview shuttle service

Shuttle Service Terminal 1 - Terminal 2
There is a shuttle bus service between Terminal 1 and 2 for all passengers with connecting flights. Gates K, L in T2 satellite building can be reached via the underground shuttle train from Terminal 2.

Transfer with passport control

In some cases you will have to present your passport at the border control depending on whether your country of origin or your travel destination is located within the Schengen area:

  • Arriving from and connecting to an airport within the Schengen area: Usually no passport control is required.

  • 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.
  • Arriving from outside the Schengen area and connecting to an airport within the Schengen area: Passport control is required.

Depending on your destination, your visa may also need to be checked.

Overview of the Schengen area

You have the option to use time-saving automatic passport control EasyPASS

Current waiting times

Transfer with security control

In some cases you will need to pass through security control when changing flights. Please allow enough time for the security checks and observe the regulations for your hand luggage .


Transfer and luggage

If you have booked your connecting flights under one booking number, your airline will have planned enough time for a smooth change. Your luggage will be transferred automatically to your connecting flight.

If you have booked two separate flights and your luggage is not checked through, you should allow enough time to pass through security and border controls and the possibility that your arriving flight could be delayed. There may also be waiting times at the baggage claim or when re-checking your bags for the connecting flight.

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