Lufthansa is not necessarily known as being one of the world’s best airlines regarding onboard quality (instead, it’s the Asian carriers that typically steal the spotlight). However, one shining point of the Lufthansa first class experience specifically is the ground experience. Lufthansa operates a network of lounges for premium passengers, but its largest and most impressive locations are the ones reserved for first class passengers in Frankfurt Airport as well as Munich Airport.
SkyTrax ranked Lufthansa’s first class lounge in Frankfurt as the best in the world in 2025. In large part, this is because this facility is not a lounge, but rather an entire terminal dedicated to first class passengers. This building is seperate from the rest of the terminals, and is intended to provide a quicker ground experience for Frankfurt-originating passengers, who are then chauffeured to their aircraft. While the first class terminal has historically been as good as it gets regarding first class lounges, Lufthansa has recently refurbished its lounge in Munich. Not only is it significantly improved compared to before, but it may be on the same level or even better than the first class terminal in Frankfurt.
Looking At The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Network
Lufthansa’s two hubs are located at 
Frankfurt Airport and 
Munich Airport. Frankfurt is home to the flagship First Class Terminal, one of the most famous premium passenger facilities in the world, but this is not the only area designated for first class passengers at Frankfurt. Lufthansa also operates a more traditional lounge for first class passengers within Pier A in Terminal 1.
The main appeal of a separate building for first class passengers is the exclusivity and convenience. It features check-in and security lanes, greatly speeding up these processes. Immediately after security is the lounge area, meaning that passengers do not need to navigate a busy terminal to reach the lounge. From the lounge, Lufthansa drives passengers in vans or Porsche Cayennes and Panameras to their aircraft, making for an impeccably easy experience. However, this is mainly intended for guests originating in Frankfurt, while the lounge in Terminal 1 is for transiting passengers.
Munich Airport also contains two lounges designated for first class passengers. One of them is located in the main building within Terminal 2, accessible from the G gates on the Schengen level and the H gates on the non-Schengen level. The other lounge is located in the satellite building for Terminal 2, accessed from the K gates on the Schengen level and the L gates on the non-Schengen level. Lufthansa renovated the location in the satellite building in 2023, while the lounge in the main building was refurbished earlier in 2025.
The Refreshed Lufthansa First Class Lounges At Munich
The lounge in the main terminal building at Munich is large and opulent, which is natural given that it’s intended for first class passengers. Primarily, Lufthansa focused on upgrading the dining area, with a redesigned restaurant section, a front-cooking buffet area, as well as a redesigned bar and kitchen area. As a whole, however, the changes are relatively subtle, as elsewhere in the lounge, Lufthansa simply updated the furniture and replaced the carpets.
The lounge in the satellite building is the more opulent of the two. It features large floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the apron, and it has a large open-air terrace space (closed during the winter). In addition, both lounges feature a wide variety of seating options as well as quiet rooms with day beds. Both lounges feature a bar area, a la carte dining, and a cigar bar. In addition, the two lounges feature well-ventilated smoking areas, and they include large bathrooms with showers and Jacuzzis. Of course, both lounges offer passengers collectible rubber ducks.
Lufthansa’s Munich lounges are known for the attentive and friendly service from staff members. The first class lounges also cater to a wide variety of passenger needs. Families can entertain children in a play area, and those traveling for business can find refuge in working stations. Lufthansa offers passengers valet service for those who own cars, while staff return rental cars. Just like in Frankfurt, first class passengers are chauffeured to their flights. All in all, the entire experience is as seamless and comfortable as it gets.
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Is The Munich Lounge Better Than The First Class Terminal
The First Class Terminal is exceptional. Lufthansa offers passengers abundant dining options, along with large shower suites, sleeping areas, and an excellent drink selection. In addition, Lufthansa’s design language for its first class lounges is minimalist and elegant, conveying luxury without overwhelming the eyes. In addition, the terminal is large for an airline lounge (although it’s far smaller than a traditional airport terminal), and the convenience of skipping the regular terminal cannot be overstated.
The catch is that all of these apply to the lounge located at the satellite building at Munich Airport. Not only does this lounge offer excellent dining and drinks, a variety of spaces for different passenger needs, and amenities such as shower suites, but it also offers expansive views of the airport’s taxiways and runways. In addition, it features an outdoor terrace, which the First Class Terminal lacks. While it is inconvenient for many passengers to access, given its location, the quality of the lounge itself is on the same level as the First Class Terminal, and it offers superior views.
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Lufthansa First Class Lounge Locations Frankfurt |
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First Class Terminal |
Terminal 2, main building |
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Terminal 1, Pier A |
Terminal 2, satellite building |
In addition, while the convenience of the First Class terminal is unparalleled for passengers originating in Frankfurt, connecting passengers are typically driven to the lounge located in Terminal 1. To access the First Class terminal, connecting guests need to exit Terminal 1 and walk alongside a road, not very glamorous. Furthermore, the First Class Terminal only offers views of airport operation buildings, and the windows are smaller with less natural light. As a whole, the First Class Lounge is better for originating passengers, while the Munich lounge in the satellite building is superior for connecting passengers.
Other Highlights Of The Lufthansa First Class Experience
When compared to one another, Lufthansa’s first class lounges have certain advantages and disadvantages depending on the traveler. As a whole, however, Lufthansa’s lounges are large considering the low number of visitors, and they’re filled with well-designed amenities. The dining quality is akin to that of a restaurant, and there’s also the benefit of chauffeur service via Porsche (vans are used when multiple passengers are connecting to the same flights).
Lufthansa is rolling out its new Allegris first class seats. These seats are configured three-abreast and come with floor-to-ceiling walls, a feature that is otherwise only offered by Emirates. This creates unparalleled privacy while passengers enjoy the enormous screens, innovative in-suite climate controls, and Lufthansa’s excellent onboard catering. In addition, the center suite is larger than the rest as it’s intended for couples traveling together. There are two seats that can create a proper double-bed and a shared screen, making for a perfect way to start a hopelessly romantic honeymoon.
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Aircraft With Lufthansa’s Old First Class |
Aircraft With Lufthansa’s Allegris First Class |
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Airbus A340-600 |
Airbus A350-900 |
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Airbus A380-800 |
Airbus A350-1000 (future) |
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Boeing 747-8 |
Boeing 747-8 (future) |
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Boeing 777-9 |
Allegris is only available on select Airbus A350s, while the rest of the fleet features Lufthansa’s older first class seats. These seats lack privacy and are limited on tech, but they remain spacious and comfortable. There’s a particular focus on attention to detail, with unique features such as flowers and suede wall-coverings. In addition, Lufthansa installs large lavatories (which include urinals on the Airbus A380), and it offers excellent service as well as premium catering. Lufthansa also deserves points for consistency, as its Airbus A340s, A380s, and Boeing 747s offer the same seats.
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Comparing Lufthansa First Class To The Competition
In Europe, first class is offered by relatively few airlines. British Airways sells a huge amount of first class seats, but its cabins are denser and less opulent than those offered by Lufthansa, with a greater focus on volume as opposed to exclusivity. SWISS is renowned for the quality of its first class, but SWISS is a Lufthansa Group carrier and is more of a partner than a competitor. The only other European airline that truly competes with Lufthansa’s first class with a similar philosophy is Air France.
Air France’s La Première is one of the best in the world. La Première is ranked by SkyTrax as being the best first class in Europe, and while Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal in Frankfurt is ranked as the best first class lounge in the world, Air France takes the top position with first class lounge dining. Onboard, Air France uses blackout curtains rather than suite doors, and its cabins are minimalist with distinctly French design touches. The airline has also focused heavily on the length of the seats, as it advertises that its newest La Première suites are the longest in the world.
On the ground, the Air France La Première lounge offers the best meals of any airline lounge, as well as a complimentary spa. The carrier also offers chauffeur service to your aircraft and includes many of the same amenities that Lufthansa offers. In addition, Air France has a dedicated arrivals lounge and even offers private suites for a surcharge. As such, while it’s debatable which carrier offers the better ground experience, Air France is certainly as competitive as possible with Lufthansa.
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