Awards

Munich Airport honored as Best Airport in Central Europe

Renewed accolade at the World Airport Awards

Munich Airport was named Best Airport in Central Europe at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025. In the global passenger survey conducted by the London-based aviation research institute Skytrax, Munich Airport came in ninth place. This makes it the only German airport among the top 10 in the global ranking.

The Hilton Munich Airport was also once again recognized as Best Airport Hotel in Europe

Recognized as one of the most important accolades in the aviation industry, the World Airport Awards are based on a survey of passengers from more than 100 countries conducted between August 2024 and February 2025. 

World Airport Awards

I am very pleased with the excellent rating and would like to thank our passengers. This award recognizes our achievements in the areas of customer satisfaction, service quality and innovative infrastructure. It is clear evidence of our commitment to providing a premium service.

Logo Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025

Jost Lammers

CEO of Munich Airport

Skytrax: 5-Star-Airport

Munich Airport obtains "5-Star" rating for the fourth time in a row

The London-based aviation research institute Skytrax awarded Munich Airport this coveted annual accolade for the first time in 2015, making Germany's second-largest airport the first European airport to be awarded this highest seal of quality. Munich Airport successfully maintained its 5-star status during re-certifications in 2017 and 2020. In 2023, the auditors from London once again subjected the Bavarian aviation hub to a detailed evaluation. The auditors' conclusion: Munich Airport was able to maintain its high quality despite the major challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and has not only maintained its high level of service and quality of stay, but has even improved it further.

Skytrax's assessment also focused on the projects and measures that have been implemented since the 2020 5-Star certification audit - for example, the installation of the new CT scanners at security checkpoints or the expansion of digitalized processes such as the use of biometrics, particularly in Terminal 2.

Being a 5-star airport means simplified processes along the entire travel chain as well as clear signage and routing. According to the experts at the Skytrax Institute, Munich Airport stands out from other airports thanks to its exceptional service quality, appealing, modern ambience and high level of comfort. Another important criterion is perfect cleanliness in all areas. The auditors also praised the "tangible spirit" of all employees at Munich Airport.

Skytrax: 5-Star-Airport Rating

Excellent employer

  • The Airport Munich company was rewarded again as one of the best national employers and took first place in the traffic/transport/logistics sector.
  • Top Employer 2019 - The most family-friendly companies in Germany
    Flughafen München GmbH is one of the most family-friendly companies in Germany
  • Award for best training company
    In the sector of airports the Airport Munich company is "Germany's best training company 2020"
  • Award as mint company
    The Airport Munich company has been rewarded again as MINT Minded Company 2023. Companys are honored with this entrepreneurial initiative which support talented young professionals in the fields of mathematics, IT, natural sciences and technique in an outstanding way
  • Gold status of the AOK Bavaria
    Flughafen München GmbH was awarded with the certificate "Healthy Company" and the associated gold status by AOK Bayern
  • The airport Munich was awarded by kununu
    The kununu „Top Company“ seal of quality is the only award which is granted by employees, trainees, interns and applicants. They can give a reliable feedback at the kununu Website. The seal “OPEN Company” stands for a proactive handling with kununu.com. The airport got it because it encourages its employees to rate the company and giving insights in the daily business.

Excellent environment protection

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