Munich airport transfer glossary

A

Airport pickup Pickup & journey

A pre-booked collection at the airport after landing. The booking voucher shows the confirmed meeting point and pickup details.

Arrival hall Munich Airport

The public terminal area reached after baggage reclaim and customs. A confirmed driver meeting point may be inside or outside this area.

B

Baby seat Vehicles & passengers

A rear-facing restraint for babies. It must be selected during booking when offered and is subject to the chosen vehicle and provider.

Booking confirmation Booking

The record sent after a successful booking. It summarises the route, date, passengers, vehicle and applicable conditions.

Booking partner Booking

The company whose booking system processes the reservation and displays the available transfer offers and conditions.

Booking voucher Booking

The travel document for the booked transfer. It normally contains the pickup instructions, contact details, route and booking reference.

Booster seat Vehicles & passengers

A child restraint for children who no longer need a full child seat but still require additional seating height.

C

Cancellation conditions Booking

The rules and deadline for cancelling a reservation. The conditions shown with the selected offer and confirmation are decisive.

Child seat Vehicles & passengers

A child restraint requested for the booked vehicle. Available types can include a baby seat, child seat or booster seat.

D

Door-to-door transfer Pickup & journey

A transfer between the addresses entered in the booking, subject to legal and practical vehicle access at both locations.

Driver contact details Pickup & journey

The telephone number or contact method supplied for the operating driver or local transfer provider, usually in the voucher.

Drop-off address Pickup & journey

The complete destination entered for the journey, such as a terminal, hotel, home, office or event venue.

F

Fixed price Booking

The total price displayed for the selected route and vehicle before booking. Optional extras or later booking changes may affect it.

Flight monitoring Pickup & journey

The operating provider follows the submitted flight number for arrival-time changes when this service is included in the offer.

Flight number Booking

The airline code and number identifying a flight, for example LH123. Use the arriving flight for an airport pickup.

Free waiting time Pickup & journey

A waiting allowance included with some offers. Its start, duration and conditions are stated in the selected offer or voucher.

I

IATA code Munich Airport

A three-letter code used to identify an airport. The IATA code for Munich Airport is MUC.

L

Luggage allowance Vehicles & passengers

The baggage capacity indicated for a vehicle offer. Passenger numbers, suitcases and special luggage should all be considered.

M

Meet and greet Pickup & journey

A pickup arrangement in which the driver meets passengers at the confirmed location, sometimes using a name sign.

Minibus Vehicles & passengers

A pre-booked vehicle for a larger group. The maximum number of passengers and luggage capacity are shown with the offer.

Minivan Vehicles & passengers

A larger passenger vehicle commonly selected for families, small groups or journeys with additional luggage.

MUC Munich Airport

The IATA airport code for Munich Airport and a common abbreviation used in routes, flight information and booking confirmations.

Munich Airport “Franz Josef Strauss” Munich Airport

Munich’s international airport northeast of the city. Its official IATA code is MUC.

Munich Airport Center (MAC) Munich Airport

The central public area between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It provides access to airport services and transport connections.

N

Name sign Pickup & journey

A sign bearing the passenger or booking name that may help identify the driver at a meet-and-greet pickup.

P

Passenger count Vehicles & passengers

The total number of travellers, including children and babies. It is used to determine suitable vehicle capacity.

Pickup address Pickup & journey

The complete address where the journey starts. Hotel names alone may be ambiguous, so the street and number should be included.

Pickup time Pickup & journey

The confirmed time at which the transfer is scheduled to begin. For airport pickups, follow the timing stated in the voucher.

Private transfer Booking

A pre-booked vehicle reserved for the passengers included in one booking rather than a scheduled public transport service.

R

Return transfer Booking

A second journey booked for the return route, with its own pickup date, time and flight details where required.

S

Sedan Vehicles & passengers

A standard passenger car suited to the passenger and luggage limits displayed with the vehicle offer.

T

Terminal 1 Munich Airport

A passenger terminal at Munich Airport with areas A to E and the central area Z. Always check the current flight information.

Terminal 2 Munich Airport

A passenger terminal at Munich Airport using gates G and H; the satellite building uses gates K and L.

Transfer provider Booking

The local company responsible for operating the booked journey. Its applicable details are supplied with the reservation.

V

Vehicle class Vehicles & passengers

A booking category such as sedan, minivan or minibus. Capacity and included features can differ between offers.

Voucher Booking

Another name for the booking document containing the essential transfer information and instructions.

W

Waiting time Pickup & journey

The period a driver waits after the confirmed pickup time or the relevant flight arrival. The booked conditions define the allowance.