Stereotypically German: Review of MUC Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Schengen Near Gate G28
The welcome sign for the Lufthansa Lounges near Gate G28 at MUC. photo by: Evan Berman
After my brief stay in Munich, it was time to head onwards to Croatia. Before my flight on Lufthansa to Zagreb, I visited the Lufthansa Business Class Lounge (Schengen) near Gate G28. The highlight for me was pouring beer from a tap into a Spaten mug with the logo on it, though the food was also tasty. In all, I enjoyed my short time here before heading onto the next leg of the adventure!
The review of this lounge is part of the Eastern European Experience. For more information on the trip, follow these links:
Flight: United Economy Class B737-800 CHS-ORD-SEA
Centurion Lounge, The Club SEA, and United Club: SEA Lounges
Flight: Turkish Airlines Business Class B787-9 SEA-IST
Istanbul Airport’s Famous Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge and IGA Pop Up Lounge
Flight: Turkish Airlines Business Class B737 MAX 8 IST-BUD
Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Budapest City Center
SkyCourt Lounge, Plaza Premium SkyCourt, and Platinum Lounge (Schengen): BUD Lounges
Flight: Lufthansa Economy Class A321-200 BUD-MUC and MUC-ZAG
Lufthansa Business Class Lounge MUC (This Article)
2 Days in Split, Croatia, the Beauty of the Adriatic
Flight: Croatian Airlines Economy Class Dash 8 and ATR 72-600 (Twin-Prop Plane) ZAG-SPU-ZAG-SJJ-ZAG-BEG
Delicious Food in Split
Hotel Vestibul Palace in Split, Croatia, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (Hyatt partner)
Primeclass Lounge ZAG
6 Hours in Zagreb
Wine Tasting and Learning about Croatian Outlook
2 Days in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Restaurants in Sarajevo
Hotel Aziza Sarajevo (AABooking)
Business Lounge SJJ
Air Serbia Premium Lounge and Business Club: BEG Lounges
Flight: Swiss Airlines Economy Class Embraer E190-E2 and A220-300 BEG-ZRH-LJU
2 Amazing Days in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Food Scene in Ljubljana
Day Trip around Slovenia: Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Bled Castle, and Lake Bled
Hotel Emonec Ljubljana, Slovenia (Rocketmiles)
Flight: Air Serbia Economy Class ATR 72-600 and A319-100 LJU-BEG-SKP
1.5 Days in Belgrade, Serbia
Restaurants in Belgrade
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Belgrade (Hyatt)
3 Hours in Skopje, North Macedonia
Primeclass Lounge SKP
Flight: Wizz Air Economy Class A321-200 SKP-MXP
14 Hours in Milan and Monza, Italy
Hotel de la Ville Monza, Italy, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (Hyatt Partner)
Sala Montale and Emirates Lounge MXP
Flight: Emirates First Class A380-800 MXP-JFK
Conclusion
Introduction:
I took an Uber from my hotel in Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Munich International Airport (MUC). After battling traffic for more than 35 minutes, I arrived at Terminal 2 at 11:01am before my 12:05pm flight. MUC, as with many airports, especially in Europe and cities like NYC in the US, is shifting towards self-checking bags. Normally I’m in favor of that– the more I can handle things myself the better!– but the boarding pass would not scan and the machine would not accept my passport to check in. 15 minutes later, I downloaded the boarding pass, found a printer, and got a paper copy to scan. All to drop off a checked bag (the mobile boarding pass was enough to get through security, customs, and board the plane!).
However, things soon began to go much more smoothly. I was through security and customs in no time and I had roughly 25 minutes before boarding began to enjoy the Lufthansa Business Class Lounge. As a reminder, I had access to this lounge as I was flying a Lufthansa Group Airline (just Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss qualify for this perk) and have an AmEx Platinum Card, despite being in Economy and having no Star Alliance Elite Status. Had I been flying Business Class, I could have accessed the nicer Senator Lounge adjacent to the Business Class Lounge. As my flight to Zagreb, Croatia left from Gate H30, I headed to the Lounge near Gate G28. below is a map of MUC:
While there are many Lufthansa Lounges– unsurprising given the airline is German and operates a hub out of MUC as well as FRA– there are no Priority Pass Lounges in Terminal 2. Terminal 1, which is for oneworld and SkyTeam Airlines, does have several options though I did not have time to explore as the terminals are not connected airside. As such, I enjoyed my brief time in the Lufthansa Business Class Lounge (Schengen) near Gate G28. Yes, that’s the official name!
Lufthansa Business Class Lounge:
After security, I walked 5 minutes from the H Gates to the G Gates and found the lounge, which is convenient for those departing from either group. As this lounge is in the Schengen Zone, it is designed for short-haul flights and has a different focus than ones that are set up to accommodate customers before a 10+ flight. In all, I enjoyed my time in the lounge and wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Location:
The G28 Schengen Zone Lufthansa Lounge is located at the far end of the G Gates area, close to the H Gates. MUC is a well-structured airport and the majority of flights from either G or H Gates are quite close to this lounge.
The lounge is open from 5am-10pm every day.
Access:
Most times when I fly internationally and am not in a Premium Cabin, I utilize Priority Pass. As I flew in Economy Class, I normally would be heading for the nearest Priority Pass Lounge, but not this time. Thanks to the AmEx Platinum Card, I had access to the Lufthansa Business Class Lounge. One of the following is required to gain access to this lounge:
- Business Class (or First Class, though if you should visit the nextdoor Senator Lounge) on a Star Alliance Airline
- Star Alliance Gold Status (again you should visit the Senator Lounge instead)
- AmEx Platinum Card with a same-day Lufthansa Group flight (Austrian, Lufthansa, or Swiss only) in any class. If you fly in Business or First Class, you should visit the Senator Lounge or First Class Lounge instead! This was how I entered.
- Day passes are no longer available for purchase
Food and Drinks:
The food selection was definitely German-focused. I opted for a plate of wurst, potatoes, sauerkraut, and– of course– a pretzel! To accompany, I poured myself a glass of Spaten from the tap. While I didn’t have much time to have a large feast, it was great to have a quick and tasty bite to eat.
In addition to what I had, there was soup and charcuterie available. Not the most impressive assortment of food ever, but more than satisfactory for my purposes! The entire bar was self-serve and featured decent liquor as well as the aforementioned Spaten tap:
Wi-Fi:
I did not have to get any work done during my time in the lounge, but the speeds were quite good and I was able to surf the internet with quick speeds.
Bathrooms:
The bathrooms are located on the right side of the lounge, as you enter. There are both showers and men’s and women’s bathrooms. While they are nothing fancy, this is a perfectly nice bathroom setup.
Amenities:
There were no truly wonderful amenities. As mentioned in the food and drink section, I enjoyed pouring my own Spaten beer from a tap, however!
Recap:
Franz Josef Strauss Munich International Airport is one of the hubs in Europe. Lufthansa is the main game in town in Munich and as such, there are many Lufthansa Lounges in Terminal 2. Before my flight from Munich to Zagreb, I visited the Lufthansa Business Class Lounge near Gate G28 in the Schengen Zone of Terminal 2, which proved a nice German goodbye before my flight.
After my visit to the Lufthansa Lounge, I made the 6 minute walk over to Gate H30 and boarded the Lufthansa A321-200 that would take us to Zagreb. Next up: a recap of my wonderful time in Split, Croatia– a truly magnificent place!
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