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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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STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I. ONLINE .45 .45 .45 .45 OFFLINE .45 .45 .45 .45 .... LH-LH DD 1.00 EQP ALL - BUS TRM 2 - 2 LH-LH DD 1.00 EQP BUS - ALL TRM 2 - 2 LH-LH DD 1.00 EQP ALL - BUS LH-LH DD 1.00 EQP BUS - ALL
Consolidated MUC connections / logistics / lounge, ...
Jan 31, 2013, 9:00 am
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Consolidated MUC connections / logistics / lounge, ...
Is 1:40 enough time to get from a UA flight to an LH flight in MUC?
I haven't been to Germany for a while, but the last time I was in FRA connecting to MUC I got stuck for over an hour at Passport Control and missed my connection. I assume that I don't have to go through Passport Control since my final destination is LHR...but I just want to make sure there isn't anything else there that's going to slow me down.
I haven't been to Germany for a while, but the last time I was in FRA connecting to MUC I got stuck for over an hour at Passport Control and missed my connection. I assume that I don't have to go through Passport Control since my final destination is LHR...but I just want to make sure there isn't anything else there that's going to slow me down.
Jan 31, 2013, 9:08 am
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Barring any irrops, should be fine.
MUC is a breeze of an airport compared to FRA. Probably even have time to sample an airbrau or two.
http://www.munich-airport.de/en/cons..._mac/index.jsp
MUC is a breeze of an airport compared to FRA. Probably even have time to sample an airbrau or two.
http://www.munich-airport.de/en/cons..._mac/index.jsp
Jan 31, 2013, 9:15 am
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Great, thank you both!
^ to the Airbräu suggestion! 8am isn't too early is it?
One other question...do you think I will be able to get a FastPass for LHR passport control from the BF concierge in Newark? I'm in J to MUC but Y to LHR.
^ to the Airbräu suggestion! 8am isn't too early is it?
One other question...do you think I will be able to get a FastPass for LHR passport control from the BF concierge in Newark? I'm in J to MUC but Y to LHR.
Jan 31, 2013, 10:26 am
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I think you will be SOL on the FastPass for LHR immigration, I fear. I presume you are doing this for the extra miles, because it's going to add very significantly to the journey time when you are feeling hellish after an overnight....
Jan 31, 2013, 10:36 am
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As others have noted, 1:40 should be plenty of time to connect in MUC.
Suggest you look at this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...UC+connections from the LH forum that has lots of information. Also, you won't qualify for FastTrack at LHR. Then again, I doubt you'll need it if arriving in the middle of the morning after the red-eye rush.
Suggest you look at this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...UC+connections from the LH forum that has lots of information. Also, you won't qualify for FastTrack at LHR. Then again, I doubt you'll need it if arriving in the middle of the morning after the red-eye rush.
Jan 31, 2013, 11:29 am
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IIRC, they serve a pretty good Weisswurst, which would go well with the beer at that hour.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weisswurst
And now you are making me want to visit MUC again. Checking for Feb. looks like UA is wanting $1k plus for a quick weekend trip...not going to happen.
Enjoy.
Feb 28, 2013, 10:40 pm
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slightly different situation at MUC, would like help with. I'm flying HEL to EWR tomorrow, with a 1:15 connection at MUC. Do I have to clear security again (with no checked luggage)? Also, I had to check in with LH, which forced me to choose a different seat on UA than what I had. I called UA and they said I still had my original seat, despite the fact that my boarding pass now says something different. I don't have a lot of faith that I'll be in my original seat. Thanks for any help.
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slightly different situation at MUC, would like help with. I'm flying HEL to EWR tomorrow, with a 1:15 connection at MUC. Do I have to clear security again (with no checked luggage)? Also, I had to check in with LH, which forced me to choose a different seat on UA than what I had. I called UA and they said I still had my original seat, despite the fact that my boarding pass now says something different. I don't have a lot of faith that I'll be in my original seat. Thanks for any help.
), and you'll find it.All flights to US have the extra-security before the gate. They're all at the end of the terminal, and it's about a 5 minute walk from passport control or the lounges. That being said, I transit thru MUC monthly, and after the second passport check/interview, I have never been asked to go thru the metal detectors. Some people do though, not sure why.
1:15 is more than enough... I've done connection in MUC in 20 minutes!
As to the seatmap, have you tried checking in for your UA flight on your mobile phone? This usually works fine with me when connecting LH-UA.
Mar 1, 2013, 11:57 am
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Of three Schengen airports I've used for connections, MUC, FRA, and CDG, MUC is the only one that has any logic to it.
Mar 10, 2013, 3:46 pm
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Transfer MUC (SA264 to UA107)
Transferring in MUC from SA264 (JNB-MUC) to UA107 (MUC-EWR). The schedule shows about 2 hours between flight. I assume this is plenty of time? I believe SA and UA are both in Terminal 2 at MUC? However, I have not made such a transfer at MUC before, so I am curious if others have experience or opinions.
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Mar 10, 2013, 5:59 pm
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As the previous pster stated, that is plenty of time. MUC is not huge and is really easy to navigate.
ster stated, that is plenty of time. MUC is not huge and is really easy to navigate.