Munich Airport has opened its new Terminal 1 Pier for regular operations, welcoming over 11,000 passengers and handling more than 70 flights on its first full day, April 21. The 95,000 sqm, 360m-long extension adds capacity for six million additional passengers per year, serving up to 12 short- and medium-haul aircraft or six wide-body jets simultaneously.
This expansion supports 40 international airlines with advanced features including centralized CT security, modern check-in areas, premium lounges, quiet zones, and the airport’s first walkthrough duty-free shop featuring beauty, spirits, and accessories brands.
Dining and retail options have been comprehensively upgraded, alongside state-of-the-art technology for a streamlined passenger experience. The pier’s design emphasizes holistic flow, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing efficiency at Europe’s sixth-busiest airport.
Officially inaugurated earlier with 1,000 guests from politics, business, and aviation, the pier marks a key phase in Munich’s long-term growth strategy amid rising European air traffic demands.