Munich Airport’s Winter 2025 Expansion 184 Destinations, New Long-Haul and European Routes Elevate Global Hub Status

Munich Airport has unveiled an expansive winter 2025–2026 schedule, connecting travelers to a record 184 destinations across 68 countries via 81 airlines. The latest network enhancements, effective from October 26, reinforce Munich’s position as a vital global air travel hub—offering more options than ever for business and leisure journeys, even in the winter off-peak season.​

Key long-haul additions include Lufthansa’s launch of direct flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operated three times a week with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The service, previously suspended in 2017, returns with seamless connections to the global Lufthansa network and modern cabin amenities. Lufthansa has also resumed flights to Johannesburg and São Paulo, while A380s will fly popular routes to Bangkok, Delhi, Los Angeles, and San Francisco—offering premium comfort for long-distance travelers. Discover Airlines debuts flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, up to three times weekly, opening new avenues for winter sun seekers. Asian connectivity remains strong via Cathay Pacific and EVA Air, which continue flights to Hong Kong and Taipei respectively, using state-of-the-art aircraft.​

Medium- and short-haul highlights bring more choices within Europe and beyond. Royal Air Maroc restarts twice-weekly services to Casablanca, reviving essential links to North and West Africa. Air Arabia establishes its first German route from Sharjah to Munich with daily flights beginning December 15. For those drawn to Arctic adventures, Norwegian Airlines introduces two flights a week to Tromsø, and EasyJet adds three flights per week to Bristol, boosting UK connectivity. Added flights from FlyOne Romania, AnimaWings, and Aegean Airlines further strengthen European ties, extending Heraklion service and enhancing Bucharest links.​

This ambitious schedule reflects strategic investments into Munich’s growing long-haul market—already up 9% year-on-year—and broadens the city’s footprint as a leading international gateway. The expanded network provides a robust selection of winter getaways, from sun-drenched beaches to polar landscapes and European city breaks. Thanks to these upgrades, travelers can access more corners of the world directly and conveniently from Munich, positioning the airport at the forefront of global aviation this winter.​

Key Points:

• 184 destinations in 68 countries served by 81 airlines from October 26, 2025 to March 28, 2026.​
• Long-haul highlights: Lufthansa launches thrice-weekly Munich–Riyadh flights (A350-900); reinstates service to Johannesburg and São Paulo; operates A380s on routes to Bangkok, Delhi, L.A., and San Francisco.
• New international access: Discover Airlines to Punta Cana (3x weekly); Royal Air Maroc to Casablanca (2x weekly); Air Arabia daily to Sharjah.
• Regional expansion: Norwegian to Tromsø (2x weekly), EasyJet to Bristol (3x weekly), Aegean Airlines extends Heraklion service, FlyOne Romania and AnimaWings to Bucharest.
• Asian connections maintained via Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) and EVA Air (Taipei) with premium cabins.
• Network growth underscores Munich’s rising role as a winter travel gateway for business, leisure, and global tourism.