{"id":41288,"date":"2026-05-05T12:14:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/?p=41288"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:55:46","slug":"lufthansa-airlines-stopover-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/lufthansa-airlines-stopover-program\/","title":{"rendered":"All about Lufthansa Stopover Program: Fees, Visa Requirement, Booking Process"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u201cStrike the iron when it is hot.\u201d 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<\/a><\/span> with a layover, you can book Lufthansa\u2019s multi-city itineraries with Munich stopover for 24 hours to 7 days.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 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\u2019t need to google or spend hours exploring the offers. Indian Eagle\u2019s ticketing team will do it for you, and there is no additional service fee for this.<\/p>\n Munich stopover discounts for Lufthansa passengers <\/strong><\/p>\n Usually, entry to Germany requires a Schengen Visa. However, US citizens don\u2019t need a Schengen Visa for a Munich stopover<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Lufthansa\u2019s stopover program does not include visa exemption for Indian Passport holders<\/strong>. They need a Schengen Visa (C type) that allows 90 days\u2019 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.<\/p>\n \u201cA Type C Schengen Visa costs \u20ac90 (Rs 9940) for adults (above 12 years) and \u20ac45 (Rs 4970) for children (above 5 years).<\/strong> 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 \u20ac90×2 + \u20ac45 + 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,\u201d said Dheeraj Duvvuru, CEO of IndianEagle.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Can I make a Munich stopover during my return journey from India to USA?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Can I add a stopover to my existing Lufthansa booking?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s rebooking fees and fare difference (if any) will apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cStrike the iron when it is hot.\u201d 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[155,233],"class_list":{"0":"post-41288","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-tips","8":"tag-lufthansa","9":"tag-travel-news"},"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to book Lufthansa Stopover in Munich<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is the Lufthansa Stopover Program free<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n
Lufthansa Stopover Program: Visa requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lufthansa Munich Stopover FAQs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n