The new Seattle-Munich route operates three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The outbound flight from Seattle to Munich (LH488) departs SEA at 6:50 PM local time and lands in Munich at 1:45 PM the following day. The return flight from Munich to Seattle departs MUC at 3:30 PM and arrives at SEA at 4:59 PM.
Lufthansa, a key member of the global Star Alliance network, connects passengers seamlessly to its 26 alliance member airlines. The addition of this route further strengthens Lufthansa’s position in North America, where it already operates daily flights connecting Seattle to Frankfurt (FRA).
The Seattle-Munich addition marks SEA’s third international route launch in 2024, following Hainan Airlines’ flight to Chongqing and Alaska Airlines’ launch to Toronto. SEA now boasts connections to 33 international destinations, spread across 50 services operated by 25 different airlines.
The inaugural flight was celebrated at SEA with a traditional water-cannon salute set up by two fire trucks stationed at either side of the gate. Inside the departure terminal, travelers and Lufthansa staff commemorated the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event.
The Seattle aviation community and travelers now have more opportunities to explore Europe. Lufthansa’s new A350-operated route between Seattle and Munich is a step toward sustainable air travel, as the A350 is renowned for its fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
With its cutting-edge cabin design, passengers can also anticipate an elevated level of comfort. Business travelers, in particular, will enjoy the convenience of seamless connections from Munich to Lufthansa’s extensive European and global network.