Munich Airport was recognized as the best in Europe in 2005. Its layout resembles that of a small settlement or city - pedestrian paths, "south" and "north" alleys, a city railway station, parking lots, a hotel, and the Night Flight nightclub. The center is a square with a glass roof resembling a stingray.
The newest history of Munich Airport began in 2003, when the second terminal was built jointly with Lufthansa. It is used by Lufthansa and Star Alliance with partners. The fifth floor is an exit to a terrace for visitors, which can be reached via the Skywalk walkway. All fashionable shops are located on the fourth floor of the terminal. After shopping, passengers are awaited by "Dallmayr Coffee", situated between exits G23, 24 and G25, 26, next to the information desk.
You can have a serious meal at the Airbrau restaurant, which is located in the central building.
The central building connects Terminal 2 with Terminal 1. The first terminal is used by almost all airlines arriving from CIS countries.
If you are spending the night at the airport, stay at the Kempinski hotel. It is easy to get to from the central square. The special program Park, Sleep and Fly is convenient for transit passengers. The cost of a room is €128 for two with morning breakfast, and as a compliment from the hotel, access to the Fit&Fly SPA. To check into the hotel under this program, you must provide airline tickets.
From the airport to the center of Munich you can get by taxi or very convenient commuter trains. A daily travel pass costs €9. But it is more profitable to buy a group daily ticket for €16 (2 adults, 3 children). The underground city railway station is located in the central building. Munich Airport has several car rental offices, including Hertz and Eurocar. A car can be booked in advance on the website of the selected company.
If you have a lot of free time before departure and you are at the airport with children, buy a bus tour of the airport grounds with a visit to the observation deck and the park of vintage aircraft.