Travelling in times of the coronavirus pandemic

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Flying safely and without worrying from Munich to your destination

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Munich Airport has taken a number of hygiene measures to ensure that its passengers can travel safely and relaxed in times of the coronavirus pandemic.

The following information are presenting the measures that have been implemented and what travelers and visitors can do themselves to protect their own health.

We care about your health.

How we protect each other

  • The usual hygiene recommendations in the presence of infectious respiratory diseases, such as influenza, can also protect against infection with the corona virus: keep a distance of at least 1.5 metres, wear a mouth and nose protector, wash your hands frequently with soap, cover your mouth and nose with the crook of your arm when sneezing and coughing, avoid shaking hands and do not touch your face with your hands.
    Keeping your distance, paying attention to hygiene and wearing a mask helps to reduce the risk of infection.
  • Protective screens at information stands, check-in counters and gates 
    Plexiglas panes protect where passengers and employees are in direct contact with each other, such as at check-in or service counters.
  • Floor markings and barrier tapes at counters
    Barrier tapes (linings) and floor markings before check-in, at security checkpoints and in other areas ensure sufficient distance between passengers.
  • Distance markings in the seating and waiting areas
    Also in the seating and waiting areas, signs indicate to passengers that there is enough distance to other travellers.
  • Note on the rules of distance at the baggage carousels
    Regular announcements in German and English, posters and video screens and heavier staff presence in the terminals inform passengers about the rules of conduct.
  • Hand disinfectant dispenser
    In the terminals, dispensers with hand disinfectants are provided for passengers to supplement the sanitary facilities. 
  • Passengers can purchase mouth-nose protection masks and other saanitary products from hygiene article machines.
  • Regular cleaning of the protective screens at the information stands, check-in counters and gates
    All passenger areas are now cleaned even more frequently. In addition, surfaces such as waiting benches or shelves are regularly disinfected.

Information for departing passengers

  • Preparations for your journey

    Please only start your journey if you are feeling well. This is what you can do before traveling and on your way to Munich Airport to protect yourself and others from an infection with the coronavirus:

    • Bring your own mouth and nose protection (face mask)
    • Inform yourself in advance about your flight and current travel and safety requirements
    • Use the self-service options and the online check-in
    • Follow the rules of conduct and hygiene
    • Use the Corona-Warn-App for your smartphone
  • Travel and safety information

    Since October 1, 2020 there are again country-specific travel and safety informations. A travel warning for non-essential tourist travel applies in principle to all countries that are classified as risk areas. The Federal Foreign Office also warns against travel to countries where entry or onward travel is restricted or associated with quarantine after entry.

    Country-specific travel and security advices are available from the Federal Foreign Office or for travel within the European Union on Re-open-EU.

  • Departure information

    We are currently bundling our passenger handling resources in Terminal 2 at Munich Airport.

    Terminal / areastatus
    Terminal 1 / area A - E
    		out of service

    Terminal 1 Munich Airport Center
    (MAC) / T1Z

    		out of service
    Terminal 2 / Gates G, Hin service
    Terminal 2 / Gates J, K, L (satellite building)
    		out of service

    Check-in for airlines normally based in Terminal 1 will take place at the arrival area (Level 03 and 04) in Terminal 2.

    Procedures for passengers from Terminal 2 will remain unchanged. Security checks, arrivals and departures will take place in Terminal 2.

    Please note the current flight displays for your check-in, departure and arrival areas.

  • Tips for the security control

    In order to keep the risk of an infection for yourself and the ground staff as low as possible, please pay attention to the following instructions during the security screening and passport control in addition to the well-known rules:
    Relaxed and healthy through the security check: Please also follow the current rules of conduct and hygiene.
    • Please wear a mouth and nose protection
    • Only enter the checkpoint when requested and pay attention to the instructions of the security staff
    • Keep a distance of minimum 1,5 metres from other persons
    • Please bring only one piece of cabin baggage for inspection
    • Please put your luggage trays back yourself
  • On board

    On board

    Hygiene measures on board

    Airlines have taken a number of hygiene and safety measures to protect passengers and crew members on board. These include, for example: 

    • New baggage regulations (only one piece of hand luggage per person)
    • Modified boarding processes (boarding by groups)
    • Modified onboard service
    • Requirement to wear a face mask during flight (FPP2 or equivalent are mandatory on some airlines)

    Before departure, please contact your airline or tour operator directly to find out which special hygiene measures or carriage requirements apply on board your airline.

    Airlines at Munich Airport


    Cabin ventilation in the aircraft

    Special air cleaning systems in the aircraft ensure fresh and purified cabin air. The air filters allow a complete air exchange within about three minutes.

    More information can be found in the fact sheet of the Bundesverband der Deutschen Luftverkehrswirtschaft e.V: On-board Safety: Cabin Ventilation and Compulsory Use of Masks (PDF)

Information for arriving passengers

Your stay at Munich Airport

Requirement to wear masks

It is mandatory to wear mouth and nose protection in all passenger terminals and the Munich Airport Center (MAC) at Munich Airport.

If you need a replacement during your trip, you can buy masks and other hygiene products in pharmacies, drugstores or at the Hygiene Article Machines.

In Bavaria for people aged 15 and over FFP2 masks will be compulsory on public transport such as buses and trains, as well as in retail outlets. This also applies to shopping facilities at Munich Airport.

Shops und Restaurants

Due to a corresponding official order, all retail stores will be closed up to and including March 7, 2021. This also affects retail outlets at Munich Airport. Exceptions include grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores, banks and savings banks, gas stations and post offices. Some restaurants at Munich Airport are also open. Food and drinks are available for takeaway only. Please note the changed opening hours.

We are open - Overview of shops and restaurants

Lounges

Currently, many lounges at Munich Airport are temporarily closed.

Lounges at Munich Airport

Medical supply

If you become ill during your trip, you will be well looked after by the doctors at Munich Airport. The pharmacies in the terminals offer medication and professional advice.

Physicians and pharmacies

Corona testing at the airport

Various testing options are available to travelers at Munich Airport. Prior registration is recommended.

To the testing options

Contact for medical issues

coronavirus / covid-19 - hotline for citizens

Bayerischen Landesamtes für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit