Originally Posted by
NewbieRunner
MUC T2 has gates on two main levels/floors (actually four but let's concentrate on the two main ones). They are marked Level G / 4 and Level 5 / H on airport maps. Level 5/H is for non-Schengen flights and both IST and PHL flights will arrive and depart on this level. In fact your arrival might be one level up on Level I and you will have to clear security to go down to Level H for your departure gate. There is no need to clear passport control. There are bars and restaurants on this level.
Maybe I just was fortunate with gates, but MUC was a very nice experience, my arrival (ground level bus to terminal), quick security and elevator up to "5", then a short walk through not really security, just a look at my passport and on to the gate area for PHL. One duty free store, one bar/cafeteria. Ground staff very nice, area not busy at all, very clean, bar was adequate. Nice thing was no additional security so I could buy a couple of bottles of iced tea and take them on-board. Overall I will avoid FRA at all costs to use MUC in the future, transfer was easy and quick, services were better than I expected.