Shuttle Parking at Memmingen Airport: How the Transfer Works
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Around Allgäu Airport stretch meadows, fields and small villages such as Memmingerberg, Benningen and Holzgünz. On sites in this area, private companies offer parking with a bus transfer. For holidaymakers travelling for a week or longer, this is a popular solution: the car is parked securely, and the bus takes you and your luggage to the terminal. Because many airlines at Allgäu Airport work with fixed deadlines, good time planning is particularly important with shuttle parking. Here you can find out how to build it and what to look out for in winter and in the holiday season.
Key facts at a glance
- Park the car with the provider, bus to the terminal and back.
- Sat nav set to the site address, not to “Memmingen”.
- Plan the transfer time firmly – airline deadlines are strict.
- In winter and at the start of the holidays, allow more buffer.
How it works
You drive to the address in your confirmation, check in and park the car – in an allocated space or by handing over the key. Then your luggage goes into the bus, and after a short drive you are in front of the terminal. After landing, you wait at the stop described and ride back to the site. General answers: frequently asked questions about the shuttle procedure.
Location of the sites
The airport lies on a former military airfield between fields and villages. The shuttle companies’ sites are in the surrounding area, partly in industrial estates in Memmingerberg or Memmingen, partly in neighbouring villages. The bus ride therefore takes different lengths of time. Look at the address on the map before booking. If you come from Munich via the A96, you will appreciate a site near the Memmingen-Ost exit; if you travel from Kempten via the A7, one with a short access from the Memmingen junction.
Transfer and deadlines
Add up check-in, any waiting time, loading and the drive. Because airlines in Memmingen often have fixed closing times for bag drop and boarding, this block must not be calculated too tightly. Ask the provider how often the bus runs, especially early in the morning and in the evening. For early departures: Early flight from Memmingen.
An example from Kempten
Departure at 9:40, the airline recommends two hours in advance, so at the terminal at 7:40. For check-in, the bus and luggage you allow 35 minutes, arrival at the site at 7:05. The drive via the A7 takes about 30 minutes in the morning, plus 20 minutes of buffer: departure at 6:15. In winter, another 15 to 30 minutes are added when it snows. The figures are an example.
Luggage and fellow travellers
Ski bags, golf bags, pushchairs or bike cases need space in the bus – register them when booking. If you are travelling as a group, check the provider’s rules on the number of passengers: frequently asked questions about the number of people in the shuttle. Child seats stay in the car.
Winter in the Allgäu
In the Allgäu, snow in winter is no exception. If you park your car on an open-air site, you may find it under a blanket of snow after a week. A snow brush and an ice scraper in the boot, a windscreen cover and enough time on your return help. Some providers offer covered spaces; this is stated in the description.
Holiday season in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg
Allgäu Airport is in Bavaria, but many passengers come from neighbouring Baden-Württemberg – from Ulm, Biberach or Lake Constance. Accordingly, it gets busy at the start of the holidays in both states. On these days the buses are more heavily used. If you book early and allow more time, you will set off relaxed.
The return journey
After landing, collect your luggage and go to the stop. In the event of delays, the flight number in the booking helps. Clarify beforehand until what time the bus runs in the evening: Late arrival at Memmingen Airport.
When shuttle is the right choice
For holidays of a week or more, shuttle parking is often the cheapest choice – see Long-term parking at Memmingen Airport. For short trips with an early departure and tight deadlines, valet may be the better choice: Valet or shuttle at Memmingen Airport.
Allowing for waiting time
The bus is not always ready. At the start of the holidays, many families get on at the same time; then you may have to wait for the next one. Ten minutes of buffer make the difference – all the more so with strict airline deadlines.
Hand over the key or keep it?
With some providers you park yourself, with others the staff move the car. With your own key you can drive off immediately on your return; if you hand over the key, at best the car is already cleared and waiting.
A good bus stop
A reputable provider describes the stop at the terminal precisely. Unclear information is a reason to ask.
If the bus does not come
If the bus does not turn up, call the provider. Stay at the stop so that the driver can see you. If it takes unusually long, note down the times.
Driving home in the snow
If you come back in winter and your car was parked in the open, allow time after the bus ride to clear it. Snow on the roof must be removed completely before you drive off – otherwise it slides onto the windscreen when you brake. Some providers help with this; ask when booking.
In short
Shuttle parking at Allgäu Airport works well if location, bus frequency, airline deadlines and winter are taken into account. For longer trips, it is often the most economical choice.
Shuttle and bulky luggage
It is best to register ski bags, golf bags or pushchairs when booking. Then the provider plans enough space in the bus, and you do not have to wait for the next one.
Children in the bus
Small children usually ride in the bus without their own child seat; the journey is short. If you would like a different solution, ask the provider.
After your return
Back at the site, walk once around the car and compare it with your photos. If you notice anything, mention it immediately.
When several planes depart at the same time
At Allgäu Airport, several aircraft often depart at short intervals. Then many passengers want to get from the site to the terminal at the same time, and the bus is full. If you arrive a little earlier, you ride relaxed on the first bus. Ask the provider whether it runs additional trips when there are many departures.
The bus in winter
The providers’ buses are also slower in winter when there is snow. Allow more time for the transfer when it snows – the airline’s deadlines stay the same.
Seasonal number plates
If you park a car with seasonal number plates, check that the drive home falls within the registration period.
Car-sharing to the site
If two families travel together, one car may be enough. Check the provider’s rules on the number of passengers and whether there is enough space for all the suitcases in the bus.
If the bus does not turn up
If the bus does not come, call the provider and stay at the stop. If it takes unusually long, note down the times.
Who the bus suits best
For couples and families who travel for a week or longer, fly at midday or in the late morning and have a little time to spare, the bus model is ideal. If, on the other hand, you are only away for two days or set off at dawn, consider the driving service as an alternative.
Have a good trip
If you have questions about the procedure, the provider you booked will be happy to help in advance.
One more thing about the return
Enter the flight number in the booking so that the provider can see delays, and get in touch after landing as soon as you have your luggage. That way the bus will be waiting when you come out of the terminal.
Have a good trip from Memmingerberg!
Shuttle for first-time travellers
If you are using the shuttle for the first time, read the confirmation carefully beforehand: where is the site, how do I check in, where does the bus stop at the terminal? Then everything will run smoothly.
Checklist
- Site address in the sat nav
- Bus frequency checked for your times
- Airline deadlines observed
- Bulky luggage and fellow travellers registered
- Winter equipment in the car
Whether shuttle offers at Allgäu Airport can be booked via Friend-Park is shown on the page Parking at Memmingen Airport.
