Lufthansa and Munich Airport Expand Their Stopover Program Collaboration

Lufthansa and Munich Airport have expanded their joint Stopover Program, offering travelers from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand the opportunity to extend layovers in Munich to explore the city and the surrounding region. This marks a significant expansion from the initiative's original markets, which included Singapore and the United States when the program was launched earlier in the spring.

The Stopover Program enables Lufthansa passengers flying through Munich to add a short stay to their journey, transforming a routine transfer into a chance to experience the Bavarian state capital and its attractions. Twelve partners are currently participating in the program, offering options such as hotel accommodations, rental cars, sightseeing activities, and shopping opportunities. Travelers can design their stopover flexibly, with stays ranging from 24 hours up to seven days. Interested passengers can book the program directly through Lufthansa’s website.

Heiko Reitz, Executive Board Member and Hub Manager Munich for Lufthansa, stated that there is strong demand among travelers to discover Munich and Bavaria as added destinations, not just as transit points. Reitz emphasized that the Stopover Program allows visitors to engage with local culture, cuisine, and tourist attractions while facilitating future expansion into further markets and partnerships. The goal, he said, is to offer an even wider array of options to international travelers arriving or transiting through Munich.

Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, highlighted Bavaria's reputation as one of Germany's most popular destinations and noted the positive impact this initiative is expected to have on local tourism providers and businesses. According to Lammers, the program demonstrates the strength of collaboration between the airport and the airline in directing international travel demand toward local offerings.

The Lufthansa Group, a global aviation company, operates with more than 100,000 employees from 164 nations worldwide. According to the company, the group transported over 135 million passengers and generated revenue of €39.6 billion in 2025. While passenger airlines comprise its largest business segment, Lufthansa also operates in logistics, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, as well as other business areas including IT and aviation training. The group states that its various businesses and brands hold leading positions within their respective markets.