Press releases

Today marks exactly 100 days since the new pier in Terminal 1 (T1) began operations on April 21, 2026. Since then, approximately 1.5 million passengers have used the pier’s new arrival and departure areas, and they have been delighted. With its comfortable gate and waiting areas, inviting dining and retail spaces, and optimized processes, the expansion is setting new standards and significantly contributing to the airport’s future.

Munich Airport’s new T1 Pier for non-Schengen traffic has been in operation since April 21, 2026. Covering 95,000 square meters, the new terminal area provides additional capacity for up to six million passengers a year and has been designed specifically with international long-haul travelers in mind. Alongside efficient passenger processes, the pier introduces a new world of shopping, services and dining that plays a defining role in the overall travel experience.

Today’s opening ceremony for the ibis Styles Munich Airport marks the addition of a modern, design-oriented hotel to the hospitality offerings at Munich Airport. The new hotel enhances the airport’s existing portfolio of lodging and dining options and underscores the location’s dynamic development as a premier international hub.

With the opening of its office at Munich Airport, the Bavarian-Arab Association is creating a one-of-a-kind contact point for Arab travelers right at the airport. The initiative aims to build a lasting bridge between Bavaria and the Arab world, as well as enhance the passenger experience for guests from this region by making it more personalized, comfortable, and culturally sensitive.

Singapore Airlines, one of the world’s most renowned airlines, is expanding its services at Munich Airport. Starting with the winter flight schedule at the end of October 2026, the number of weekly flights will increase from seven to ten. In addition to the existing daily flights departing around noon, Singapore Airlines will in the future offer evening flights from Munich on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.