Munich expects a travel boom: 2.3 million passengers at Pentecost!

Munich expects a travel boom: 2.3 million passengers at Pentecost!

The Whitsun holidays have begun at Munich Airport and will last in Bavaria from June 6th to June 22nd, 2025. A huge volume of travel is expected during this time. Over 2.3 million travelers are scheduled for the first few days of the holidays. The first weekend (Friday to Sunday) is described as the busiest of the year, with over 410,000 passengers expected to fly during this period.

Over 17,000 flight movements have been registered, which corresponds to an increase of almost 8 percent compared to the previous year. More than 1,000 take-offs and landings are planned for Saturday alone, with around 140,000 passengers expected. Given the high demand, the airport has deployed additional staff to best assist travelers.

Popular travel destinations in the Mediterranean region

Popular travel destinations are mainly located in the Mediterranean region. These include countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Turkey, for which around 6,000 flight movements are expected. There is also high demand for intercontinental connections, particularly to the USA and Canada, with over 840 flights.

The Asian region is also very popular: Thailand, India, Japan and the United Arab Emirates are well frequented with more than 380 take-offs and landings.

Travel tips and advice for travelers

To ensure a smooth process, the airport recommends only taking important items in your hand luggage, such as valuables, medication and documents. We also recommend using the airlines’ online or evening check-in options. Drivers can easily get over parken.munich-airport.de reserve a parking space.

We are also advised to allow sufficient time for the arrival and stay at the airport and not to arrive before the check-in counters open. There are machines in both terminals for baggage check-in for passengers who have already checked in in order to minimize waiting times. Further information and helpful tips for preparing for your trip can be found on the airport's website at www.munich-airport.de/reisetipps.

The security checks at the airport have so far only taken a few minutes to wait, which made the start of the trip pleasant. With these measures, Munich Airport is well prepared for the rush to ensure a stress-free journey for all passengers. This information comes from courier and Munich Airport.