Memmingen Allgäu Airport serves the Bavarian Allgäu region, approximately 8 km from Memmingen's city center.
It is an important low-cost airport for those visiting the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle and the lake region of the Allgäu.
How to get to Memmingen Allgau Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to FMM
Parking near Memmingen Allgau Airport
The airport's official parking is located in front of the terminal.
The parking is under video surveillance, with indicative rates of 2-4 euros per hour and discounts for all-day parking.
How to get to Memmingen from FMM
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Memmingen Allgau Airport
The major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Bavarian castles and the lakes of Allgäu.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the deposit, along with a driving license and passport.
Hotels near Memmingen Allgau Airport
Memmingen North
About 6.5 km from the airport, near the motorway exit; reaching the historic centre needs a car or a taxi, about 10 minutes.
Best for: Those arriving by car who want to stay close to the motorway and the airport, without going into the city.
- Free parking right outside the hotel
- Sauna and Turkish bath area, handy after a long flight
- An industrial area, no restaurants or shops within walking distance
- Designed for those with a car: the shuttle from the station doesn't come out this far
Market square and Rathaus
From Memmingen station, reached from the airport by shuttle in 10 minutes, the historic centre is a 5-10 minute walk.
Best for: Those who want to sleep among the half-timbered houses of the old town, just steps from the square and the theatre.
- In the heart of the old town, among half-timbered houses and medieval alleys
- Restaurants and venues open late just steps away
- A pedestrian zone: those arriving by car need to use a public car park just outside
- Rooms facing the square may be affected by nightlife noise at weekends
Recommended hotels
- Urban Flair Hotel On Kramerstraße, in the pedestrian zone of the old town; rooms with views of the market square and the Rathaus. View availability
- JOESEPP'S HOTEL am Hallhof On Hallhof, in the heart of the old town; 29 rooms, just steps from the Landestheater Schwaben. View availability
- Drexel's Parkhotel On Ulmer Straße, just steps from the Rathaus; 79 rooms, the Galileo restaurant with regional cuisine. View availability
Schweizerberg
Same distance from the station as the rest of the centre: 5-10 minutes on foot, with the 10-minute shuttle from the airport.
Best for: Those looking for the same historic centre but a quieter corner, near the theatre.
- 5 minutes on foot from the Landestheater Schwaben and the Kulturwerkstatt
- More intimate and quieter than the main square
- Fewer restaurants within easy reach compared to the Hallhof
- Only 22 rooms: they sell out fast on theatre weekends
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized, consistent with the airport's low-cost model.
Before flights, it is prudent to present yourself with 1.5–2 hours buffer time.
Map of Memmingen Allgau Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Memmingen airport close to Neuschwanstein Castle?
Relatively yes, about an hour's drive away: it's one of the most convenient access points for visiting the famous Bavarian castle.
Q. Is Memmingen a low-cost airport?
Yes, it's an important hub for low-cost airlines serving the Bavarian Allgäu region and the Alps.
Q. How far is central Memmingen from the airport?
About 5 km, a 10-minute bus or taxi transfer.
Q. What does the Allgäu region offer?
Alpine lakes, mountains and historic castles, including Neuschwanstein, set in pristine Bavarian natural scenery.
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