Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport lies in the Erdinger Moos, roughly 28 kilometers northeast of central Munich in Bavaria, Germany. It serves as the primary international gateway to southern Germany and one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport opened in May 1992, replacing the older Munich-Riem facility, which had become constrained by its inner-city location.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport lies in the Erdinger Moos, roughly 28 kilometers northeast of central Munich in Bavaria, Germany. It serves as the primary international gateway to southern Germany and one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport opened in May 1992, replacing the older Munich-Riem facility, which had become constrained by its inner-city location.
The airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles a mix of European and intercontinental carriers across several modules, while Terminal 2, jointly operated with Lufthansa, serves Star Alliance traffic and includes a dedicated satellite pier connected by an underground people mover. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east-west handle simultaneous operations. A long-discussed third runway remains unbuilt. A nighttime curfew restricts most scheduled movements.
Overview
Franz Josef Strauss Airport lies in the Erdinger Moos, roughly 28 kilometers northeast of central Munich in Bavaria, Germany. It serves as the primary international gateway to southern Germany and one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport opened in May 1992, replacing the older Munich-Riem facility, which had become constrained by its inner-city location.
Airlines
Munich is a major hub for Lufthansa, which bases a substantial long-haul and short-haul fleet here, and a focus airport for several of its Star Alliance partners. Discover Airlines and Condor also maintain operations. International carriers from across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia serve the airport, reflecting its role as a key southern European connecting point.
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FAQ
Franz Josef Strauss Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 48.350°, 11.790°.
- Its IATA code is MUC and its ICAO code is EDDM.
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport serves Munich, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport operates on Europe/Berlin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport sits at latitude 48.350° and longitude 11.790°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
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- Its address is 25 Nordallee, München, Bayern, 85356, Germany, the phone number is +49 89 97500, the official website is http://www.munich-airport.de/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Germany. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.