24.06.2025 | Final Sprint at Munich Airport
Terminal 1 Expansion Enters the Home Stretch
The expansion of Terminal 1 at Munich Airport is progressing according to schedule and is now entering its final phase. Selected members of the media recently had the opportunity to gain a first-hand impression during an exclusive site visit.
With the new pier, a forward-looking processing building is being created for non-Schengen traffic at Terminal 1, providing capacity for up to six million passengers per year. “Here, we are not only creating additional capacity, but also setting a new standard in quality and comfort for our passengers,” emphasized Jost Lammers, CEO of FMG, during the site visit.
With a length of approximately 360 meters, the pier extends into the western apron and comprises a total floor area of around 95,000 square meters. The extension will allow up to twelve smaller aircraft or six wide-body aircraft to be handled simultaneously. Across six levels, three of which are dedicated to passenger processes, state-of-the-art processing areas are being developed, including centralized security screening, spacious waiting areas, commercial spaces, as well as quiet and relaxation zones. Following a trial operation over the coming months, commissioning is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
sop architekten and JSK Architekci are responsible for the design, having won an international competition in 2017 as a joint venture together with SSF Ingenieure and Schüßler-Plan.