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Memmingen Allgau Airport

Memmingen, Germany

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Memmingen Allgau Airport

Memmingen, Germany
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Bavaria's budget gateway serving the Allgäu region.

Opened
2004
Location
Memmingen, Germany
Memmingen Allgäu Airport (IATA: FMM) is a regional international airport located near the city of Memmingen in Bavaria, southern Germany. Situated approximately 3 kilometres west of the city centre, it serves as an important low-cost carrier hub for the surrounding Allgäu region and offers access to the broader Alpine tourism area. The airport was formerly a military airbase used by the German Bundeswehr and NATO before being converted to civil aviation use in the 2000s. Since its transition, it has grown steadily as a secondary gateway for travellers heading to destinations in Bavaria, the Allgäu, and the wider Alps. Memmingen handles primarily leisure and charter traffic, with Ryanair being its dominant carrier. The airport markets itself to travellers from Munich, Augsburg, and the surrounding region as a convenient, less congested alternative to Munich Airport.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal designed to handle low-cost and charter airline traffic efficiently.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Memmingen city centre and regional railway stations by bus shuttle services, with onward rail connections available toward Munich and Augsburg.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier at Memmingen Allgäu Airport, operating the majority of scheduled routes to destinations across Europe.
Notable facts
  • ›Formerly served as a German Bundeswehr and NATO military airbase before conversion to civil use.
  • ›Located approximately 125 kilometres west of Munich Airport, offering an alternative for western Bavaria travellers.
  • ›The airport is popular with skiers and tourists heading to Austrian and Swiss Alpine resorts.
  • ›Memmingen handled over 1 million passengers per year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted operations.
  • ›The airport's single runway is approximately 2,800 metres in length.
Official website Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Allgäu Alps where Bavaria meets budget travel

Memmingen Allgäu Airport, officially known as Memmingen Airport or Allgäu Airport, is a regional airport located approximately 4 kilometres west of Memmingen in Bavaria, Germany. Originally a military airfield, it was converted for civilian use and has grown significantly as a base for low-cost carriers serving southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Its compact size and efficient layout make it a convenient alternative to Munich for travellers heading to the Alps and surrounding region.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The airport's single passenger terminal handling all arrivals and departures, designed for straightforward and efficient passenger flow.
Ground Transport
  • Direct coach/bus service operated by Flix and regional operators connecting to Memmingen city centre and Ulm
  • Airport Express bus linking to Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof)
  • Taxi and private transfer services available at the terminal exit
  • Car rental desks from major providers including Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt located on-site
  • Regional train connections accessible via shuttle to Memmingen railway station
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Allgäu Stern Memmingen
  • ibis Styles Memmingen
  • Hotel Weisses Ross Memmingen
  • Gasthof Hotel Hirsch Buxheim
Dining

Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of cafés and snack bars offering German staples, sandwiches, and hot drinks suitable for pre-flight refreshment. The options are limited given the airport's regional size, so travellers on longer layovers may prefer dining in Memmingen's historic old town, just a short drive away. The city centre offers traditional Bavarian restaurants and bakeries reflecting the region's hearty culinary heritage.

Traveller Tips
  • Book the Munich Airport Express bus in advance during peak ski season as seats fill quickly.
  • Arrive early as security queues can build rapidly before morning Ryanair departures.
  • Currency exchange facilities are limited, so carry euros or arrange cash before arriving.
  • Memmingen's medieval old town is worth a brief visit if you have time before your flight.
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Route map (19 destinations)

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Routes

FMM → NAP3L · AT7
FMM → HAM4U · CRJ
FMM → TXL4U · CRJ
FMM → CLYAB · 320
FMM → AGPFR · 738
FMM → AHOFR · 738
FMM → CIAFR · 738
FMM → DUBFR · 738
FMM → GROFR · 738
FMM → OPOFR · 738
FMM → PMIFR · 738
FMM → SNNFR · 738
FMM → TFSFR · 738
FMM → TPSFR · 738
FMM → ALCFR · 738
FMM → CHQFR · 738
FMM → FAOFR · 738
FMM → STNFR · 738
FMM → CLYHG · 320
FMM → BEGW6 · 320
FMM → SKPW6 · 320
FMM → IEVWU · 320
FMM → PMIX3 · 73H
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