Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport, located 28 km northeast of Munich, is the second busiest airport in Germany behind Frankfurt Airport and the 14th busiest in terms of international passenger traffic. The airport is a hub for Lufthansa and Star Alliance partner airlines. Various airlines operating in and out of the airport include Air Canada, Air France, All Nippon Airways, Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines, Finnair, Kuban Airlines, Germania and US Airways.
The ground transportation options at the airport include car hire, bus, train and taxis. In between the two terminals, travelers will find the Munich Airport Center which is a business, shopping and recreational area. The central area in terminal 1 houses an underground shopping mall, along with the S-Bahn Station. The range of services at the airport are extensive and includes doctors, pharmacies, airport TV, information desks, travel offices, meet and assist service, lounge service, medical center and airport tours. Airport Hotel Kempinski and airport hotel Novotel are the two luxurious hotels available onsite that offer excellent facilities and great guest services to the travelers.
Shopping and dining options are also available in abundance at the airport terminals. The airport is disabled friendly and provides general and wheelchair services for those who need special assistance.
