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MUC Munich Airport Tips & Experiences
Munich Airport Question
Transferring in MUC
generic MCT fromExpertFlyer June 2021
Munich Airport Question
Transferring in MUC
generic MCT fromExpertFlyer June 2021
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Jun 28, 2014, 12:35 pm
#17
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I'm looking at a 1:20 connection time, between ORD-MUC on UA952 which lands at 9:50, to a MUC-MRS flight taking off at 11:10 AM.
Sounds like it should be enough if getting through Passport Control isn't too crazy at that time of the day?
Sounds like it should be enough if getting through Passport Control isn't too crazy at that time of the day?
Jun 28, 2014, 12:39 pm
#18
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I fly through MUC twice a month - and frequently on 952 - you have plenty of time no worries...
Apr 10, 2015, 8:38 am
#19
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Transferring from UA to LH in Munich
I've been rerouted due to cancelled flights yesterday on flights starting today from ORD to Munich to Athens . I have 70 minutes to get to the LH flight to Athens.
I've never flown thru MUC. Is this enough time? Any tips? I arrive in MUC at 9:50 am and leave at 11:00. Does it make any difference that it's Saturday?
Appreciate the help!
I've never flown thru MUC. Is this enough time? Any tips? I arrive in MUC at 9:50 am and leave at 11:00. Does it make any difference that it's Saturday?
Appreciate the help!
Apr 10, 2015, 8:42 am
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I've been rerouted due to cancelled flights yesterday on flights starting today from ORD to Munich to Athens . I have 70 minutes to get to the LH flight to Athens.
I've never flown thru MUC. Is this enough time? Any tips? I arrive in MUC at 9:50 am and leave at 11:00. Does it make any difference that it's Saturday?
Appreciate the help!
I've never flown thru MUC. Is this enough time? Any tips? I arrive in MUC at 9:50 am and leave at 11:00. Does it make any difference that it's Saturday?
Appreciate the help!
Apr 10, 2015, 9:02 am
#22
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That's good to know. I've done FRA many times and was hoping MUC was faster. Thanks for the quick response and hoping today is a better day for travel after spending 6 hours in the airport yesterday in vain.
Apr 10, 2015, 1:05 pm
#24
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Last month, I had 50 minutes to connect from an inbound TATL to a domestic flight (read: passport control), and we were parked at an apron position (read: buses), and I made it to the gate before boarding had even started. MUC is great.
...my bags, sadly, did not make it and arrived about three hours later, but that's really another issue altogether.
...my bags, sadly, did not make it and arrived about three hours later, but that's really another issue altogether.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:24 am
#25
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50 min. connection in MUC?
Hope this is the correct forum.
Thinking of booking a coach award ticket. I have a 50min connection in MUC.
NYC-MUC United
MUC-HER LH
HER-RHO Aegean
Is 50 min. enough time? Checking luggage.
The award ticket is booked through United. If I miss my connection in MUC are they required to find me another flight? Would I look for a united or LH help desk?
Thank you.
Thinking of booking a coach award ticket. I have a 50min connection in MUC.
NYC-MUC United
MUC-HER LH
HER-RHO Aegean
Is 50 min. enough time? Checking luggage.
The award ticket is booked through United. If I miss my connection in MUC are they required to find me another flight? Would I look for a united or LH help desk?
Thank you.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:50 am
#26
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I'm sure opinions will vary, but I think it's tight. There's no cushion time for the usual UA delays.
I've only connected through MUC a few times, but every time we've parked at one of the remote gates and taken the shuttle bus to the terminal. This can certainly cut into the 50 minutes, although I have found the airport overall to be a pretty easy connecting point.
If your reservation is all on one PNR, yes they are required to get you onto another flight.
I've only connected through MUC a few times, but every time we've parked at one of the remote gates and taken the shuttle bus to the terminal. This can certainly cut into the 50 minutes, although I have found the airport overall to be a pretty easy connecting point.
If your reservation is all on one PNR, yes they are required to get you onto another flight.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:50 am
#27
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50 min. connection in MUC?
MUC is amongst the slickest in Europe (second only to ZRH in my view)
I pass through there 20+ times a year (ex UK), with a 50 minute connection, it's certainly possible, but I wouldn't risk it - mainly due to you needing to rely on BOTH LH & A3 to re-book you, whilst on a UA award ticket
Sorry I can't be more positive
I pass through there 20+ times a year (ex UK), with a 50 minute connection, it's certainly possible, but I wouldn't risk it - mainly due to you needing to rely on BOTH LH & A3 to re-book you, whilst on a UA award ticket
Sorry I can't be more positive
Jun 29, 2015, 10:51 am
#28
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Hope this is the correct forum.
Thinking of booking a coach award ticket. I have a 50min connection in MUC.
NYC-MUC United
MUC-HER LH
HER-RHO Aegean
Is 50 min. enough time? Checking luggage.
The award ticket is booked through United. If I miss my connection in MUC are they required to find me another flight? Would I look for a united or LH help desk?
Thank you.
Thinking of booking a coach award ticket. I have a 50min connection in MUC.
NYC-MUC United
MUC-HER LH
HER-RHO Aegean
Is 50 min. enough time? Checking luggage.
The award ticket is booked through United. If I miss my connection in MUC are they required to find me another flight? Would I look for a united or LH help desk?
Thank you.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:53 am
#29
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MUC is certainly as good an airport as possible in which to attempt this, but you will be cutting it tight. You also have to clear immigration (I believe) into Schengen, and that could eat up some time if you don't have an EU passport.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:56 am
#30
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Just realized I missed 2 things.
You may make the 50 minutes, but it's possible your checked luggage won't. Make sure you have a full set of clothes in your carry on.
Also, go to LH to get a new flight if you don't make it.
If you haven't booked yet, I would look for a longer connection, even if you have to settle for a long layover. MUC is pretty nice as far as airports go.
You may make the 50 minutes, but it's possible your checked luggage won't. Make sure you have a full set of clothes in your carry on.
Also, go to LH to get a new flight if you don't make it.
If you haven't booked yet, I would look for a longer connection, even if you have to settle for a long layover. MUC is pretty nice as far as airports go.