“Strike the iron when it is hot.” This popular maxim fits Lufthansa as the German carrier launched its stopover program to woo passengers of the Middle East airlines while the West Asia conflict is lingering. Munich is the first Lufthansa stopover city for international transit passengers. Instead of booking Lufthansa flights with a layover, you can book Lufthansa’s multi-city itineraries with Munich stopover for 24 hours to 7 days.
How to book Lufthansa Stopover in Munich
Booking unbeatable Lufthansa flight deals and Munich stopover is just a call away. Since the program is available for those flying out of the US, you can call your travel-booking partner Indian Eagle (toll-free +1800-615-3969) to get a multi-city itinerary with Munich stopover at the best prices. You not just get the best deal much cheaper than regular online fares, but also evade the hassles of integrating a transit stopover into the booking.
Is the Lufthansa Stopover Program free
No airlines offer absolutely free stopover programs, except Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. The Munich stopover program comes with special deals and discounts for accommodation, transportation, and tourist attractions. You don’t need to google or spend hours exploring the offers. Indian Eagle’s ticketing team will do it for you, and there is no additional service fee for this.
Munich stopover discounts for Lufthansa passengers
- 20% discount at Leonardo Hotels with convenient locations in Munich
- 15% discount at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, a 5-star property in the old town
- 20% discount on flex room rate at Rosewood Munich in the heart of the city
- 25% discount on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour in Munich
- 25% discount on entry tickets to Neuschwanstein Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- 10% discount on Munich City Pass – free entry to 40 top attractions
Lufthansa Stopover Program: Visa requirements
Usually, entry to Germany requires a Schengen Visa. However, US citizens don’t need a Schengen Visa for a Munich stopover and a short stay of up to 90 days for tourism/business in Germany. Your US passport must be valid for 3 months from the day you fly out of the US. The same applies to Canadian citizens. Starting in late 2026, citizens from visa-exempt countries, including USA, Canada, and the UK, must obtain an ETIAS authorization online.
Lufthansa’s stopover program does not include visa exemption for Indian Passport holders. They need a Schengen Visa (C type) that allows 90 days’ stay in Germany for tourism, business, and family visit. Irrespective of Canadian or US visa/PR status, Indians must provide a valid passport, confirmed flight tickets, accommodation proof, and a travel health insurance.
“A Type C Schengen Visa costs €90 (Rs 9940) for adults (above 12 years) and €45 (Rs 4970) for children (above 5 years). It is free for children under 5 years. If two Indian adults and a child (6-12 years) visit Munich under the Lufthansa Stopover program, they need to spend €90×2 + €45 + the VFS Global service fee their Schengen Visa alone. Germany should ease the visa requirement or reduce the Schengen Visa fee for Indians to popularize the stopover program,” said Dheeraj Duvvuru, CEO of IndianEagle.com.
Lufthansa Munich Stopover FAQs
Can I make a Munich stopover during my return journey from India to USA?
Unfortunately, no. Currently, passengers of Lufthansa-operated flights from the US and Singapore are eligible for the newly launched stopover. The airline is planning to expand the program on other routes.
Can I add a stopover to my existing Lufthansa booking?
Yes, you can if the itinerary starts from the US or Singapore. Please contact the customer support and check whether your Indian Eagle booking with Lufthansa can be modified for rebooking. The airline’s rebooking fees and fare difference (if any) will apply.
