Munich Airport

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Munich's Franz Josef Strauß Airport (IATA Flight Code: MUC) (Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauß) is the primary international airport serving Munich. It is the second busiest airport in Germany, and Lufthansa's second hub. It is about 40 kilometers by road from downtown Munich and has no high-speed train service, only commuter S-Bahn trains which take 50 minutes to get downtown. In addition to that you'll usually have to "double back" via Munich when arriving by train from the north.

Muslim Prayer Facilities at Munich Airport

Munich Airport is known for its exceptional services and facilities, catering to the diverse needs of travelers. In particular and the airport has put significant effort into providing prayer facilities for Muslim travelers, ensuring that they can training their faith while traveling.

The airport has designated two areas in Module C of Terminal 1 for Muslim prayer. Before security check and there is a small separate area on level 05 for prayer. The prayer area is equipped with comfortable seating and is designed to provide a peaceful and quiet environment for travelers. Additionally, separate washrooms for ritual ablutions can be found on level 03.

After the security check, Muslim travelers can also avail of a prayer room on level 05. The prayer room is spacious and has a pleasant atmosphere. It is equipped with clean and comfortable prayer mats and is designed to provide privacy and a peaceful environment for worship.

In addition to prayer facilities and the airport has also made catering facilities available that cater to Muslim dietary requirements. These facilities are located in the immediate vicinity of the prayer rooms and offer a range of halal food options for travelers.

Separate washrooms for ritual ablutions for men and women are also available near the prayer rooms. These washrooms are clean and well-maintained, ensuring that travelers can perform their ablutions in a hygienic environment.

The prayer facilities at Munich Airport are a reflection of the airport's commitment to providing exceptional services to travelers from all backgrounds. The airport understands that prayer is an crucial aspect of Muslim life and has made significant efforts to ensure that Muslim travelers can training their faith without any obstacles.

Munich Airport Halal Explorer

The current airport and its out-of-the-way location are a result of growing air traffic and a need to replace the old airport. For most of the 20th century, Munich's airport was in the neighborhood of Riem, which was a lot closer to the downtown than the current airport. However, in 1992 the airport was moved to its current location to meet the demand for more capacity and more modern facilities. The Riem site was converted into a residential area, a park and numerous other uses. Munich's trade fair also moved there. The airport has continued to expand and now offers Flights to most airports in Germany and Europe, and to many intercontinental destinations. The airport is named after a longtime conservative (CSU) Bavarian politician, who was a member of the Bundestag from 1949, minister in several governments, candidate for chancellor in 1980, and prime minister of Bavaria during the last years of his life. He died in office in 1988. While he is revered by conservative Bavarians, he remains a controversial figure for non-conservative Bavarians and for those outside of Bavaria. The 1980 campaign was run - and won - by the Social Democrats and Helmut Schmidt (after whom the Hamburg Airport is named) almost entirely on a "stop Strauß" platform.

There are three terminals in use: terminal 1, terminal 2 and a satellite terminal which can only be exited via terminal 2. Most of the airport's facilities, including terminal 1 and terminal 2, are between the two runways.

Terminal 1

[[1D MUC - Inside Terminal 1, Module D

All airlines that are not members of Star Alliance are based in Terminal 1 and the older terminal, with the exception of Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member which uses Terminal 1C. Oneworld alliance members occupy most of the terminal.

The terminal is segmented into six modules: A, B, C, D, E and F. Modules A-D provide all facilities required to handle departures and arrivals, including landside drive-by lanes and parking, whereas module E is only equipped to handle arrivals. This design crucially makes each module a self-contained sub-terminal of its own, small and comfortable despite the total size of the terminal. However, not all flights are handled in the same module where check-in takes place. Module Friday is a separate module north of Terminal 2. This module has a special status. The check-in for high-security flights is here. It has a separate baggage handling section and taxis are not allowed to drive all the way to the building. Check-in counters are also located above the S-Bahn station, this area is labeled Z and mostly used by low-cost and charter airlines.

The terminal has several levels: the train station is on level 2; the passenger transport system, which connects the modules, on level 3; check-in counters, security checkpoints, arrival areas, customs and most restaurants are on level 4 (ground level); level 5 is used by passengers with connecting flights.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 hosts Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners with the exception of Turkish Airlines which is handled in Terminal 1C: Air Canada, Air China, All-Nippon Airways (ANA), Austrian Airlines], Egypt Air, SAS, Singapore-Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss, (Thai), and United Airlines. It is also used by additional Lufthansa partners such as Etihad Airways and some regional airlines.

Terminal 2 consists of the central Plaza, Pier North, and Pier South. Terminal 2 has several levels: The arrival area and some check-in counters (for some partner airlines, e.g. United) are on level 3; all other check-in counters and the security check-points, and duty-free shops are on level 4; the visitor deck as well as restaurants and art exhibitions are found on level 5.

Muslim Friendly Flights from Munich Airport

MUC Destinations.svg|A map of countries with direct connecting Flights to and from Munich

There are direct connecting Flights from most European capitals and many cities to Munich as well as Flights to major cities in the Americas, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ground transportation at Munich Airport

Karte vom Flughafen München (inkl. geplanter Erweiterung).svg|Map of the airport including expansion plans

Travel by train to Munich Airport

The airport is connected to Munich by suburban train (S-Bahn) lines S1 (via western neighborhoods) and S8 (via eastern neighborhoods). The train station is located in Terminal 1 on level 2 (underground). If you are heading downtown or to Munich Central Station (München Hauptbahnhof), take whichever train is leaving first, as both take about 45 minutes to reach the downtown. Trains run every 10 min or so daytime; they run all night at reduced frequency.

The journey costs €11.60 for a Single Ticket (4 zones). If you expect to make a further journey within Munich that same day, buy a Single Day Ticket (Entire Network) for €13.00. If there's two or more of you, buy a Group Day Ticket (Entire Network) for €24.30, which is valid for up to five people.

A slightly cheaper option is to buy a Day Ticket (Outer District) (Tageskarte (Außenraum), a day pass for the city's outskirts which includes the green, yellow and red zones; single: €6.70, group: €12.80) and then an additional single ticket (€2.80 per person) for the trip within the inner city (white zone). Validate both tickets when starting your trip.

There's also an "Airport City Day Ticket" which costs exactly as much as the "Tageskarte Gesamtraum", is only sold at certain stations and comes pre-validated.

Lufthansa Airport Bus - Lufthansa Airport Buses at the Hauptbahnhof in Munich

Make sure that your ticket is validated once (and once only; not twice etc.) before you enter the train. The machines for validating the ticket are at the top of the escalator to the station and at the station itself (right beside the ticket vending machines at the platform); there are no machines for validating the ticket inside the train. Also make sure that you validate your ticket at the right side of the ticket (which is marked with "HIER ENTWERTEN"), since validating the ticket at the wrong side invalidates the ticket. Entering the train without a validated ticket is like having no ticket at all!

The regional day ticket for Bavaria (Bayern Ticket) is valid on the S-Bahn as well. It costs €25 for one person and €6 for each additional person (with a maximum of 5 people in total). You have to write the name of each passenger on the ticket. If you buy it from the machine for a specific date, it does not have to be validated again.

The airport has no local or long distance train services. For Nürnberg, Regensburg, Würzburg and Bamberg, it is not necessary to go downtown to the central station: the quickest way to reach these destinations by public transport is to take Bus 635 from the airport to the city of Freising (which takes about 20 minutes), and catch a train from there. Don't worry about locating Freising train station. The bus stops right next to it.

The Deutsche Bahn counter is open daily, 07:30-22:00. If the counter is closed or there is a long line, buy your ticket at one of the machines. While the price system is famously complicated and even Germans like to make jokes about it and the machines are switchable to most major European languages and usually do explain all the pitfalls of buying a ticket. Just make sure to buy a long distance ticket if you intend to take a long distance train.

Travel on a Bus from Munich Airport

The bus stations are in the front of the central area at level 03, in the front of the areas A and D of terminal 1 on street level, as well as at the northern entrance to terminal 2 at level 04. Other bus stops are located at the Holiday parking area (Urlauberparkplatz) P41 at the Modul A/B of terminal 1 and in front of terminal 2.

There is a Lufthansa branded express bus from Munich Central Station via the Schwabing quarter for €10.50 one-way or €17 return. They run every 15 minutes. You do not need a Lufthansa flight ticket to use the buses. There is also a Lufthansa-Express-Bus to Regensburg. INVG runs their line X109 as Ingolstädter Airport Express between Ingolstadt and Munich Airport, with hourly departures in either direction in the hours flights operate. The journey from Ingolstadt to Munich Airport also takes an hour. RVO (Regionalverkehr Oberbayern) operates buses to nearby towns and villages and Airport-Linie connects the airport to Landshut and Moosburg.

In addition and the German long distance bus company FlixBus runs seven services between Innsbruck, Austria and the Munich Airport via Munich Central Bus Station from €19.50, one-way. Other operators include Regiojet and Deinbus.

Best way to travel in Munich Airport by a Taxi

There are taxi poles outside terminal 1 at the arrivals and departures level E04 right in the front of modules A-E. You can also find taxis at terminal 2 at the bus and taxi stop north of the arrivals level E03 and departures level E04 and north of the central area/MAC at level E03. The fare for a ride into central Munich is around €60.

By car

From Munich, drive towards Deggendorf along Highway A 92. Exit the Highway at exit 6, Dreieck Flughafen. If you are coming from Passau, drive along B388 or along Highway A 94 and the eastern airport road (Flughafentangente Ost).

Parking

There are many parking lots and parking garages to choose from. Immediately next to the terminals there are short term parking areas (for those who are meeting arriving passengers). Near the terminals you can find parking garages numbered P1-P5, P7, P8, and P20. There the fee is €175 for 7 days, €30 for each additional day. The clearance in all parking garages is at least 2.0 m.

There are "parking lots for vacationers" (Urlauberparkplatz) numbered P41, P80 and P81 next to the road Flughafenallee. From there you can take a shuttle bus to the terminals which is free for parking ticket holders. 3-7 days of parking costs €35, additional days cost €2 each.

How to get around in Munich Airport

Walking is the easiest option, but airside there are some buses that connect the terminals. Depending on the time and the airside bus leaves about every 10-20 minutes. Due to the increasing numbers of large jets (such as Emirates' A380) there are times when buses run at full capacity.

Wait at Munich Airport

• Visitors centre and plane spotting hill - Historical planes on display, and a 28 m high hill with a view over the runway. The hill is not wheelchair accessible.

• Plane spotting hill north Aussichtshügel North - North-west of the northern runway, next to Hallbermooser Straße is a second plane-spotting hill. It's not as high as the one next to the visitors' center, but it is free of charge.

• Plane spotting hill south Aussichtshügel Süd - South-east of the southern runway, next to Kreisstraße ED 30 is a third hill with a possibility for plane-spotting. It's not as high as the one next to the visitors' center, but it is free of charge.

• Skywalk A terrace with view over the apron of Terminal 2 and the satellite.

• Munich Airport Center - MAC - A recreation- and service-centre at the airport between terminals 1 and 2. It includes a shopping mall, restaurants, a medical centre and the conference centre, municon and the MAC-Forum. The MAC-Forum is Europe's largest roofed outdoor area, which is used for various events like a Christmas fair and ice-skating in winter and a beach volleyball tournament in summer.

• Free newspapers In Terminal 2 (airside only) there are racks with free newspapers (mostly (German), but some in English can be found too) provided by Lufthansa to all passengers.

Lounges

• Atlantic Lounge - Opening Hours: 06:00-23:00 €29.75 per person

Halal Food & Restaurants in Munich Airport

Munich Airport T2 L4 check in 1 - Inside Terminal 2

What sets Oliva apart from other restaurants at Munich Airport is that it is a halal restaurant. Halal is an Arabic word that means lawful or permitted. Halal food is prepared according to Islamic dietary laws and must be free from pork, alcohol, and certain additives. The Meat must also be slaughtered in a specific way to ensure that it is halal.

For Muslim travellers, finding halal food at airports can be a challenge. Many airports have limited options for halal food, and it can be difficult to determine which restaurants serve halal food. Oliva makes it easy for Muslim travellers to enjoy delicious and authentic Turkish food that is also halal.

The restaurant has a clean and modern design that is inviting and comfortable. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they take pride in providing excellent client service. The menu is clearly labeled with halal options, making it easy for Muslim travellers to choose what they want to eat.

One of the most popular dishes at Oliva is the doner Kebab. This traditional Turkish dish consists of slow-roasted Meat that is shaved off a rotating spit and served in a pita or durum wrap. The Meat is tender and juicy, and it is seasoned with a blend of spices that give it a delicious flavor. The wrap is filled with fresh vegetables and a variety of Sauces that complement the Meat perfectly.

In addition to the doner Kebab, Oliva also serves other Turkish dishes such as lahmacun, pide, and baklava. These dishes are made with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Overall, Oliva is a great option for halal food at Munich Airport. The restaurant offers delicious Turkish cuisine that is halal-certified and made with fresh ingredients. Muslim travellers can enjoy a satisfying meal that meets their dietary requirements without having to compromise on taste or quality.

• Oliva - Nordallee 25 | Munich Airport Terminalstrasse East 2 - Level 03, 85356 Freising, Bavaria, Germany (Formerly Terminal 2 - Level 03 - Arrival) +49 89 97584458

• Lufthansa Delights To Go Lounge - A mixture between a lounge (in terms of access) and a self-service shop, with all passengers that have access to Lufthansa lounges being able to stop by and get a mealbox/snackbox and a drink quickly before their flight.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Munich Airport

Stores at the airport are open every day of the year. Many of the stores are in the aforementioned MAC.

• Edeka - A regular supermarket of the Edeka chain with a broad range of products. A small selection of chilled organic juice and other beverages is available. It is among the very few shops in Bavaria that are allowed to open on Sundays.

Cope in Munich Airport

• AirportClinic Monday - Terminalstraße West Terminal 1, Module E, Level 3 ☎ +49 89 9756-3315 +49 89 9756-3306 - The airport clinic has facilities for orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, dentists and anaesthesia. It offers also several other medical services, so it is popular.

• Metropolitan Pharmacy - ☎ +49 89-978 802 200 There are three outlets at the airport. In Terminal 2 at level 4 & 5 and in MAC at level 3.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Munich Airport

Munich Airport - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Munich Airport, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Munich Airport. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Munich Airport and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Munich Airport. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Munich Airport. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMunich Airport: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Munich Airport.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Munich Airport: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Munich Airport, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Munich Airport.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Munich Airport, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Munich Airport, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Munich Airport and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Munich Airport, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Munich Airport, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Munich Airport without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Munich Airport is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Munich Airport.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Munich Airport is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Munich Airport

There are two hotels directly on the airport's grounds, one next to the terminals and the other one near the open-air parking areas.

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