The Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport have agreed to extend their long-running partnership, alongside announcing plans to expand infrastructure at Munich Airport in the coming years.
Terminal expansion
The agreement will run until 2056 and includes the planned construction of a new pier at Terminal 2, known as the “T-Pier”. According to the companies, the project is expected to increase the terminal’s capacity by up to 10 million passengers annually once completed. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2035, although detailed planning is still ongoing.
The expansion is also linked to Lufthansa’s intention to grow its long haul operations in Munich, though specific routes or aircraft numbers have not yet been confirmed.
Growing pressure on capacity
The partnership between Lufthansa and Munich Airport dates back to the 1990s, with both parties jointly operating Terminal 2 since its opening in 2003. The terminal has expanded once before, with a satellite building added in 2016 to accommodate rising passenger numbers. In 2025, more than 32 million passengers passed through Terminal 2, which exceeds its original planned capacity.
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said the agreement reflects a continuation of the existing collaboration, stating that the planned expansion would help support future demand and maintain Munich’s role within the airline’s network. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder also commented on the development saying,
“This is a milestone for the aviation hub and an important step for Bavaria as an international business location.”
Continued investment in Frankfurt
Separately, Lufthansa confirmed it will continue investing in its main hub at Frankfurt Airport. This includes plans to extend intercontinental traffic at Terminal 1 and a new cargo handling centre, with an investment of more than €600 million. The airline is also working with airport operator Fraport on a project known as “Campus North,” which aims to improve operational efficiency in the northern part of the airport.
While the developments point to long term growth plans, timelines for some projects extend into the next decade, and further details are expected as planning progresses.
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