Birmingham to Munich flights
Birmingham in the West Midlands has a population of over 1 million people. There is a diverse and cosmopolitan mix of cultures and religions here, a fact that is reflected in its international cuisine. Birmingham is the home of the Balti, and the Balti Triangle is the place to go to find 50 Balti restaurants. In addition, it has a large and fascinating Chinatown with restaurants and shops to explore. The architecture in Birmingham represents its industrial past and the wealth that was derived from its industrial roots. Although its manufacturing industry has dwindled over recent years it is still a thriving centre for silver jewellery production. There is a considerable amount of modern architecture in Birmingham due to extensive rebuilding following bomb damage from the Second World War, and this sits comfortably aside the Gothic Victorian buildings that represent the wealth of bygone days. Birmingham is home to the National Exhibition Centre and National Indoor Arena, and is a popular choice of location for UK business and trade conventions, exhibitions and conferences, 80% of which take place here. Birmingham has a larger network of canals than Venice, and extensive green spaces, making it the ideal city to explore on foot or via an organised walking tour.
Lufthansa offer regular flights from Birmingham to Munich, flying several times per day.
Munich Airport
Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany, handling nearly 34 million passengers per year. There are several shopping outlets at Munich Airport, including gift shops, duty free shops, fashion stores and perfumeries. There are also ATMs and a Bureau de Change available as well as several car hire operators. There is a great deal of choice when it comes to bars and cafes serving hot and cold snacks, drinks and meals.
Parking facilities in and around Munich Airport
There are several short stay parking areas in multi-storey parks and underground parks at Munich Airport. These areas also offer parking of up to 1 week. In addition, there is long stay parking Nordallee, where there is a free shuttle service to the terminals.
Airport distance from Munich and other surrounding notable locations
Munich Airport is located 18 miles north east of Munich city centre. It is situated off the A92 between Munich and Deggendorf.
Transport links to Munich Airport
There are taxis available at Munich Airport terminals, and a trip to Munich centre will take around 45 minutes. There are also regular bus and coach services to Munich city centre and surrounding areas. The Lufthansa City Airport Bus connects the airport with Munich Central Station as well as the underground station of Nordfriedhof in Northern Munich.
Conference and other business facilities at Munich Airport
Munich Airport has large presentation and event holding facilities. The Munich Airport Centre Forum is an exhibition and events area with media and communications technology and catering facilities. There are also 35 business rooms catering for up to 120 delegates. Security personnel, VIP rooms with bed and bath are also available for hire. The on-site Kempinski Hotel has 30 venues which accommodate up to 400 delegates. The airport has several lounges with laptop and fax connections, telephones and newspapers.
Munich profile
Munich is a compact city with beautiful picture book fairy tale style architecture. A stroll around the Altstadt (old town) will introduce you to the glory of a bygone era, with its splendid avenues and grand squares. There is a considerable choice of trips available in and around Munich, including a day trip to Salzburg, named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a beautiful city to explore, with its old world glamour and back drop of snow covered Alps. Salzburg is only a 2 hour train journey away from Munich, but the memory will linger forever. Take a hop-on hop-off tour of Munich, where you have the opportunity to visit places of your choice, such as the Palace of Nymphenburg and its spacious gardens, or the Olympic grounds which house a Sealife and BMW museum. Or visit the Pinakotheken Art Museum and National Theatre for some cultural insight. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial is a short train journey away. By night Munich’s romantic buildings are illuminated, and you can take a tour around the city, stopping off at the world famous Hofbrauhaus where you will find Bavarian dining and entertainment for a special night out.
For shopping visit the colourful Viktualien outdoor market and pick up an antique bargain, or stroll along the famous Schwabing artists’ quarter in Leopald Street. The Alstadt pedestrian shopping quarter is where you will find the mainstream retail outlets, while in the north you will find elegant fashion and jewellery shops. There are plenty of sporting activities in Munich including rafting on the Isar River and even surfing on its artificially created waves. Or you can go boating at the English Garden. Bavarian food is hearty and mainly meat-orientated, with special dishes marked as ‘Schmankeri’ in restaurants. Munich has a vibrant nightlife with a good choice of bars, clubs and theatres, and there is something here for all tastes