How long does it take to get through customs/immigration at the munich airport arriving from London, England? or US?
Posted by
Manchester
497 posts
I flew in from Stansted last week, the queue at immigration was about 5 mins. Total time from 'plane to the S-Bahn station was about 15 mins, via immigration and the blue channel (most of which was walking from A-B.)
I'd add in time if you are checking a bag and it'll probably take longer if you arrive on a big, transatlantic plane (unless you're first off.) Also if you have anything to declare at customs.
Posted by
OP
Virginia Beach, VA, 23453
37 posts
Thank you for the information, I am going to Oberammergau, and just trying to figure out times/trains and such. Linda.
Posted by
Baltimore
91 posts
I went though customs and immigration at Munich airport a few weeks ago flying in from Heathrow. I was shocked at how fast the whole process was. Of course if the airport is really mobbed....such was not the case with me....things might be different.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
I have never really paid much attention. It takes what is takes. Immigration only takes a few minutes. Waiting in line is what takes time, but I doubt that it has been more than about ten minutes. If you check luggage, that can take more time. Last year, we got to baggage claim, I used the ATM, then left, looking back, and saw people from my plane still waiting for their bags.
The S-Bahn from the Hauptbahnhof takes about 40 minutes. Whichever train leaves the airport next will get to the Hbf next. Trains leave just about hourly from the Starnbergerbahnhof (tracks 27-36). They are all regional trains, no reservation required. If you get a Bayern-Ticket from the automat at the airport, you just go to the train in the Hbf and get on. No need to get a ticket.