Memmingen Airport FMM: Departures and guide

Flying from/to Memmingen Airport

Find out the best way to get from Memmingen Airport to the city centre by doing some research in advance. Should you take a train, bus or a tram from the airport to and from the city centre? Our guide to Memmingen Airport and the facilities mean you can find your way around the terminal upon arriving and plan the rest of your trip—whether its for a short weekend or a little longer.

Travel from Memmingen city center to Memmingen Airport

Memmingen, located in Bavaria, Germany, is the educational, economic, and administrative center of the Danube-Iller region. The town is located far north of the alpine region of Bavaria. It is highly popular and loved for its recreational value and scenic beauty. Memmingen is home to many companies and the international Allgäu airport. Located at the intersection of A96 and A97 motorways, tourists stream to the city to discover its 2,000-year-long history and its significance for economy and trade. Memmingen is still surrounded by the old city walls and fortifications that add the right touch to remind visitors as well as locals of the past that has refused to leave the area. The city features intercity connections to towns within the country like Munich and Freiburg, and international bus links to Switzerland, Slovenia and Croatia. Memmingen Airport is three miles (five kilometers) from Memmingen city center and you can get there by bus, train or taxi. 

What's the best way to get to the airport from the city center?

Memmingen Airport, easily accessible from all over Salzburg, Tyrol, and Memmingen city center, has asserted itself as a better alternative to Munich Airport. The cheapest way to travel to the airport from Memmingen city center is often by train and bus combo with the Deutsche Bahn Bayern Ticket. The Allgäu Airport Express is the fastest and most convenient option. However, trains sometimes offer a cheaper option than the airport shuttle buses. Unfortunately, the airport doesn't have its train station, but Memmingen station is only a 12-minutes bus ride away. Bus lines 810/811 operated by Brander bus, and City bus line 2 operated by Angele connect the airport with the bus station next to Memmingen train station. Travelers also have the option of booking a taxi or private car ride to the airport. Taxis are available outside the terminal. Car rental agencies available include, Sixt, Hertz and Europcar.

How far is it from the city center to the airport?

Memmingen Airport is three miles (five kilometers) from Memmingen city center and 71.5 miles (115 km) from Munich. The trip from Memmingen city center to the airport lasts about ten minutes. Memmingen train station is about 2.7 miles (4.5 kilometers) away from the airport. Travelers connect this distance by the Memmingen airport city shuttle. Fortunately, the charge for the city shuttle is already included in the train ticket. The bus station is located at the front of the terminal.

What facilities are there at the airport?

Memmingen Airport is the hub for low-cost airlines like RyanAir and WizzAir. The airport has a small terminal that handles seasonal and leisure flights across Europe. Facilities here are limited to an outdoor beer garden, a duty free shop, free WiFi access, and snack bars. Spending the night at the airport isn't possible, but there are hotels nearby. The airport closes from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. During flight hours, several food concessions are open for travelers. There's a duty free shop after security clearance. Unfortunately, there are no airport lounges for economy class travelers. Travelers can visit the information desk for assistance within the airport. They can also charge their smartphones, camera batteries and laptops at the two mobile charging stations in the departures hall and ground floor.

How accessible is the route for those with limited mobility?

Memmingen Airport features equipment to cater to the needs of persons with reduced mobility. All the equipment is identified with a known symbol. The arrival and departure areas have elevators, escalators, and ramps suitable for use by persons with disabilities and those with a lot of luggage. There is a sufficient number of wheelchairs for use by travelers as a standard service, free of charge. Passengers can park their cars in front of the terminal in areas marked '10 minutes of free parking'. In parking lots P1, P2, P3, and P11, next to the terminal, there are specially marked spaces for passengers with limited mobility.

Local tips: how to travel to the airport like a local

Passengers arriving at the airport by car should exit the motorway at Memmingen Ost and follow signs to the airport. The address for GPS is Am Flughafen 42, 87766 Memmingerberg. Once at the airport, passengers can choose to park their cars at any of the several parking lots available. Parking fees vary depending on the distance to the terminal. It takes six minutes to the terminal from the furthest parking lot.