Munich Airport (MUC) welcomed its one billionth passenger this week since opening in 1992. The milestone traveler, Amanda Walls, arrived with her family at Terminal 2 and was greeted in a ceremony attended by Albert Füracker, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Munich Airport, Jost Lammers, and Roswitha Becker from Lufthansa.
The airport began operations on May 17, 1992, with the first landing by an Aero Lloyd charter flight from Izmir on a McDonnell Douglas MD 83. It has since grown into a major hub serving more than 230 destinations in over 70 countries, bolstered by its central European location and partnerships with airlines like Lufthansa.
In 2025, Munich handled 43.4 million passengers and about 337,000 aircraft movements, up 3% from the prior year, with an average seat load factor of 80.9%. Cargo volumes rose 10% to 340,000 tonnes, surpassing pre-crisis levels.
Füracker stated: One billion passengers represent over three decades of successful regional development in Bavaria. Munich Airport is a central pillar of infrastructure and an important gateway to the world. Lammers added: The one billionth passenger is a sign of appreciation for the work of our employees and a motivation to continue developing Munich Airport in a quality oriented and sustainable manner.