2 terminals (T1 + T2 satellite) + MAC Forum · 42M+ passengers/year
8.0/ 10
How good is Munich Airport?
Munich Airport (MUC) scores 8.0/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.2),
passenger experience (8.0), and facilities (8.4).
Lounge quality rates 8.7/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Munich MUC scores 8.0/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.7/10. Lufthansa Senator lounges in Terminal 2 serve Star Alliance business and Gold on long-haul departures. Schengen connections typically stay airside within 45–60 minutes. See /guides/muc-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score8.0Excellent
On-time8.2Departure reliability
Experience8.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.4Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.7Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.2
Passenger Experience
8.0
Facilities & Comfort
8.4
Lounge score8.7/10
Highlights
Lufthansa Senator and Business lounges in Terminal 2 — satellite building linked by underground train
MAC Forum outdoor terrace between terminals — unique European airport amenity
Strong Star Alliance hub for UK–Central Europe, Balkans, and Middle East routings via Munich
On-time score 8.2/10 — often more reliable than Frankfurt for tight connections
Overview
Lufthansa's second hub — Senator and Business lounges, efficient Schengen connections, and among Europe's highest on-time scores.
Lufthansa Terminal 2 and Senator lounges
Terminal 2 is Lufthansa and Star Alliance's home — Senator lounges offer buffet dining, shower suites, and quiet work zones. The satellite concourse adds gates for widebody departures via underground train.
First class passengers on Lufthansa First may use the separate First Class Lounge with à la carte dining — not the standalone FCT like Frankfurt.
Chicago, United States · ORD · #2 in this comparison
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) scores 7.4/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.0/10. All international flights depart Terminal 5 — alliance lounges serve Star Alliance and oneworld partners. United Polaris is in Terminal 1 only. See /guides/ord-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score8.0/10
Highlights
Terminal 5 handles all international departures — Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam alliance lounges
United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 for United long-haul business class — not reachable airside from T5
Common connection point for UK–US domestic and UK–Asia routings via United and American
ORD people mover links terminals landside — plan 60+ minutes for terminal changes
Overview
United Airlines and American Airlines mega-hub — Terminal 5 international departures with Star Alliance and oneworld lounges for transatlantic connections.
Terminal 5 international hub
Terminal 5 consolidates international departures with Swissport-operated alliance lounges for Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam. United and American domestic connections require landside terminal transfer and re-security.
UK travellers connecting to US domestic flights should allow 2+ hours minimum for immigration, baggage reclaim if not interlined, and re-check.
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