Munich International Airport, officially named Franz Josef Strauss International Airport is located 17.5 miles northeast of Munich, Germany. In 2006 the airport had 30.76 million passengers, making it the second most important airport in Germany and currently ranked 7th in Europe. In 2006, for the second consecutive year, Munich Airport was named the "Best Airport in Europe" and third best worldwide.
To get to Munich Airport by car take the highway A9 and follow the sign Munich Airport to the highway A92.
Once at Munich Airport, the Munich Airport Centre is situated between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is both a shopping mall and a business centre with conference facilities. There is also the Airbräu restaurant and a shopping mall. There is supreme shopping pleasure for all passengers in more than 176 shops. Explore the extensive variety of duty free and travel values ranging from electronics, fashion and accessories to trendy gift articles and daily needs.
Munich Airport caters well for the disabled. The doors in the terminal area are all wide enough for wheelchair users. They also open automatically and have no thresholds. The important pedestrian crossings are provided with sloping curbs. In Terminal 1 and 2, elevators and paths taken by passengers to reach their departures areas are barrier-free, permitting them to change levels independently. All special facilities in the terminal display the international wheelchair symbol. You will also find information desks in all departure areas where the staff will be happy to help you.