Lufthansa’s new nonstop flight from Munich, Germany, touches down today at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), kicking off new service to the Bavarian capital. This continues SEA’s streak of new international services announced and starting in 2024. Currently, a total of seven new services are expected to begin in 2024, compared to three in 2023 and four in 2022.
Munich is a leading European center for business and culture, as well as a major global connecting hub. Lufthansa announced the nonstop route in September 2023, making it SEA’s second nonstop German destination after existing service to Frankfurt on both Lufthansa and Condor. Munich will offer even greater connections to Europe and beyond. To recognize this important step in connecting our two cities, especially the opportunity it presents for our local economy, SEA and Lufthansa held a ribbon cutting and celebratory event at the arrival gate.
“For years, companies in the Pacific Northwest have been doing business and making connections in Munich,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Hamdi Mohamed. “This new flight brings us that much closer to driving our innovation economy forward. The Commission values a diverse and dynamic Port to ensure economic resiliency for our region. In that way and others, we share a lot of similarities with Munich, especially as a hub for tech and research. We’re looking forward to welcoming more visitors and business connections through this shared gateway.”
Beyond business
Known for beer and historical architecture, Munich is considered Germany’s lifestyle capital. Munich hosts several major European and international events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest, the largest public festival in the world, and the annual Christmas Market held in the famous Marienplatz (St. Mary’s Square).
Adventure and leisure travelers alike will find something that speaks to them in Munich. Whether it’s taking in a football match at Allianz Arena or seeking out your favorite stall in the city’s largest food market, Viktualienmarkt, there’s plenty to do before venturing outside the city to explore Bavaria’s postcard-perfect castles and towns.
Flight details
| Route | Days | Depart | Arrivals | Flight No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA to MUC | Tues, Fri, Sun | 6:50pm | 1:45pm (+1 day) | LH489 |
| MUC to SEA | Tues, Fri, Sun | 3:30pm | 4:59pm | LH488 |
International service at SEA
SEA now offers 50 services to 33 international destinations on 25 different airlines. Today’s flight represents the third new international service to begin in 2024, following Hainan Airline’s service to Chongqing, China, and Alaska Airline’s service to Toronto, Canada. Later this summer SEA will see the start of three new services to Taipei on Delta Air Lines, China Airlines, and STARLUX, as well as new service to Manila on Philippine Airlines in the fall. Visit SEA’s International Travel page for tips and information on navigating SEA and the International Arrivals Facility.
About Lufthansa
Lufthansa is Germany’s national carrier and one of the leading airlines in Europe. With hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, the airline flies to over 200 destinations in 80 countries worldwide. Lufthansa is focused on providing high-quality and reliable air service with a strong emphasis on creating a sustainable future for aviation. The airline just debuted Allegris, its new onboard long-haul product, thus improving the overall travel experience for customers in all travel classes. Allegris is part of the largest product and service overhaul in the Lufthansa Group's history, with a total investment of 2.5 billion euros by 2025. Lufthansa is the largest airline of the Lufthansa Group, and a founding member of Star Alliance, the largest network of airlines in the world. In 2023, Lufthansa carried 60.3 million passengers on 455,000 flights.
Contact
Perry Cooper | SEA Airport
(206) 787-4923 | [email protected]
