Munich Airport ... Hardly from among the inveterateThere are many tourists who have never heard of this amazing and truly convenient place to travel. And some have already managed to use its services, traveling around Europe or transferring for further flight to South or North America.
Section 1. Munich Airport. general information
These world-famous air gatesInternational class located 30 km from the city and represent a modern complex with a well-developed infrastructure and high-tech equipment.
It should be noted that this is the second largestGermany airport. In general, the airline provides cargo and passenger transportation and takes flights from 250 cities in the world. It also has direct communications with some cities of Russia.
Two runways with a length of 4 km allow you to take planes of any type. However, there is a ban on the reception of the so-called "noisy aircraft."
Surprisingly, the annual passenger traffic is actually quite impressive and amounts to almost 10 million people. The base airport of the airport is the national airline Lufthansa.
Section 2. Airport infrastructure
Munich Airport includes many services that provide food, recreation and leisure of visitors. These include various shops, cafes, banks, a pharmacy, Internet services, lounges, etc.
Next to the building there are comfortable hotels andhotels The convenient location allows passengers to easily get here at any time of the day. From the train station you can get to the city and other places in Germany. On the A9 ply special buses "Munich: Station - Airport".
Section 3. Baggage Handover
If necessary, anyone can deposit their bags and suitcases on arrival at the airport.
Even wear yourself do not need anything,After all, for transportation of things use carts, which are enough here. The building has a 24-hour automatic luggage storage and baggage collection points. Such services in the automatic storage room have the following approximate prices (the price is per day):
- carry-on baggage up to 5 kg - 3.5 euro;
- luggage up to 20 kg - 4.5 euro;
- cargo weighing up to 30 kg - about 8 euros.
At check-in points, the check-out time starts at 12 o'clock at night. For example, if you leave things from 21.00 pm to 9.00 am, then payment will be charged for two days (from 21.00 to 0.00 and from 0.00 to 9.00).
Section 4. Shopping at the airport
In general, all travelers are interested in two global questions: “How do I get to Munich Airport?” And “What should I take on the road?” We managed to close the first one, now let's deal with the second one.
Сразу хочется отметить, что брать с собой huge bags with souvenirs and food is not recommended. Why? The fact is that in the shops of the airport you can buy anything, and at fairly low prices.
True, tourists mostly buy products.power supply. Especially if the arrival in Munich fell on a Saturday evening. On Sundays, grocery stores in the city are closed and can not buy anything. Many recommend the store Edeka, located on the 3rd level in the central part of the airport opposite the rental racks. The outlet is open from 5.30 am to 0.00 at night.
Все торговые точки обнаружить проще простого.In principle, it is difficult to find a place more understandable than the airport of Munich. The structure scheme, however, is placed on special stands and is found, as they say, at every corner.
Section 5. Where to eat?
Having got hungry while waiting for a flight, you can stop by and taste local specialties in the Surf restaurant, located opposite the SIXT racks.
But that's not all. On the territory of Munich Airport at the 3rd level between the 1st and 2nd terminals there is a brewery, where you can also have a snack and enjoy a tasty fresh beer.
Many say that the architects did their best to design Munich airport. Arrival board, for example, can be seen from almost any part of the building.
Section 6. Where to stay cheap for the night?
Usually such a question arises if the arrival oraircraft departure is expected at night. In this case, many simply stay overnight in the airport building and sleep on benches in the waiting room. Agree, not very convenient.
Others prefer to rent hotel rooms.On the territory of the Munich airport there are two hotels - Kempimski and Novotel. According to some reviews at Kempinski Hotel, the prices are quite high. The most budget is Novotel.
В радиусе 5 км от аэропорта располагаются и other hotels that offer rooms at reasonable rates. You can familiarize yourself with the list of hotels where you can spend the night on the official website. Munich Airport updates information regularly.
Section 7. Airport Hotels
Hotel Novotel has a low cost.accommodation and great for business people. Prices are largely dependent on the type of apartment. The rooms have a modern design and are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay of visitors. It has eight conference rooms equipped with air conditioning, Internet and special equipment. The convenient location allows easy access to terminals, the city of Freising, the center of Munich or the exhibition center.
Другой отель аэропорта Kempinski Hotel Airport Munchen also has comfortable rooms, bars, a swimming pool, a restaurant, spa services and laundry facilities. Next to it is parking. If necessary, provide secretarial services and wake-up services by phone. Each room is equipped with a minibar and a private bathroom with all bath amenities.
Размещен отель недалеко от центра города Oberding, which allows tourists to walk on foot to many objects of culture and recreation. Also, the administration can reserve a seat on the bus, following the route "Munich: airport - city center." Ticket for travel is purchased immediately. Prices are as usual in the box office, without any fees and commissions.
Section 8. How to get to the city?
Electric trains are the most convenient means.movement from Munich Airport to the city. The S1 city electric trains transit through Neufahrn, Moosach, Lime, Marienplatz to the East Station and back.
The other line, S8, runs in the direction of the Main Station, but through the East Station. Tickets (The Airport-City Day Ticket) are purchased at the air terminal in special machines.
This ticket allows you to use all kinds ofpublic transport until 6 am the next day. Its cost is 11.20 euros. For 20.40 euros you can buy a group ticket (up to 5 people). Price indexing occurs depending on the level of inflation. From the Main and Eastern stations depart long-distance and regional trains, as well as subway lines (U-bahn). The way to the Main Station takes 45 minutes, and to Vostochniy - 53 minutes. Trains run from 4 am to 1 am.
Альтернативой электричке служит городской автобус Lufthansa Airport Bus, connecting Munich Airport with its suburbs (the cities of Freising, Erding, etc.). The bus stop is located at the Nordfridhof metro station and at Munich Central Station. You can book tickets online, cost 9.50 euros. The main station can be reached in 45 minutes.
You can get into the city by taxi, which parkinglocated near terminals number 1, number 2 and in the northern part of the central zone level E03. Orders are accepted by phone or at the counters at the airport. The road to the center of Munich takes about 40 minutes and will cost about 60 euros.
