The expansion of Munich Airport¡¯s Terminal 1 is ¡°progressing smoothly¡±, with a new pier set to open in the first half of 2026, the airport said in a statement.

The €665 million expansion project will create ¡°a state-of-the-art terminal¡± for non-Schengen traffic, with the capacity to serve up to an additional six million passengers per year, according to the airport.?

After Frankfurt, Munich airport is Germany¡¯s second busiest aviation hub, having served 41.6 million travellers in 2024 with a route network of 224 destinations in 66 countries.

The new pier will have capacity for up to 12 smaller aircraft or six wide-body aircraft simultaneously, with carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways anticipated to use the new space. ?

Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers said: ¡°It is impressive to see how the Terminal 1 concourse is gradually taking shape. You can now easily imagine how passengers will arrive and depart here in less than a year's time. We are not only creating additional capacity, but also a new level of quality and comfort for our passengers.¡±

Following a trial period "in the coming months", the new terminal pier is expected to officially open within the first six months of 2026. It will include check-in areas with centralised security checks that feature ¡°the latest CT technology¡±, as well as ¡°spacious¡± waiting areas, retail and culinary outlets and relaxation zones, the airport said.