Munich Airport Sees 38.7% Increase in Asian Routes

At the start of the Lunar New Year, which has a special meaning in many Asian cultures, Munich Airport can boast successful figures on long-haul routes to the Far East: 2.6 million passengers travelled from and via Munich to eleven countries in Central, South and East Asia in 2024.

That’s an increase of 38.7% compared to the previous year. Last summer, there were 105 weekly departures, with Bangkok being the most popular destination of the year, followed by Singapore and Beijing.

The good result is due to a combination of existing and newly-introduced connections.

EVA Air has successfully offered four weekly non-stop flights from Munich to Taipei for two years. Vietnam Airlines has provided flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City since October.

Starting in June 2025, apart from Lufthansa, a total of ten Far Eastern airlines, including the premium airline Cathay Pacific, will connect the Bavarian hub with Asia. This underlines Munich Airport’s importance as an international junction for travel to and from Asia.

Not only is travel booming, but the cargo sector has also grown in the past year: one third of intercontinental freight volumes go to East Asia: a total of 105,000 tons in year 2024.

Befitting the Lunar New Year, passengers will receive tiered price reductions at various airport shops until the end of March 2025.

BelugaXL Visits Munich Airport

In early 2025, the BelugaXL regularly visits Munich Airport, transporting A350 fuselage sections from Augsburg to Hamburg.

Its whale-like appearance, 61-meter wingspan, and 20-meter height captivate aviation fans.

The BelugaXL highlights Bavaria’s significance in air traffic and the aircraft industry. It will visit Munich again on January 23, 29, and 31.