March 9, 2026
With the new inclusive security checkpoint area in Terminal 2, the airport is setting an important milestone for barrier-free and seamless travel. The first inclusive security checkpoint of its kind in Germany has been opened at Munich Airport for passengers with special needs and families with small children.
The area creates an environment that meets as many needs as possible. The new control point is fully barrier-free and designed to better support passengers with impaired mobility. The focus is on people, not technology. Instead of an electronic boarding pass reader, an employee personally welcomes travelers and adapts the boarding process to their pace. The Sunflower Initiative, which Munich Airport has been a member of since 2025, was also considered in the planning. The initiative promotes greater understanding, guidance and support to passengers with non-visible disabilities.
Families also benefit from the new checkpoint. A bright, friendly design and short children's films help keep kids relaxed while their parents organize their luggage.
More space and a larger baggage inspection system also ease the control of wheelchairs, walkers, walking aids, and strollers.
The new control area will increase the capacity of the central security in Terminal 2 by 400 passengers per hour. All security checks at Munich Airport are the responsibility of the South Bavarian Aviation Authority.
