The green lanyard with sunflowers is an internationally recognized symbol for people with invisible disabilities. Passengers use it to indicate that they may need additional support or more time. This raises awareness among Munich Airport staff, who can then assist travelers with extra time, patience, or individual help.
Sunflower Program
Small Sunflower, big meaning
What are invisible disabilities?
Invisible or hidden disabilities are disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses that are not immediately apparent. These can include, for example:
- Parkinson's disease, ADHD, autism
- Cognitive (such as dyslexia, dementia)
- Mental health conditions, anxiety
- Speech disabilities, sight or hearing loss
- Respiratory or chronic health conditions (asthma, diabetes, chronic pain)
How the Sunflower lanyard works at Munich Airport
The lanyard is available free of charge and without proof.
- Simply wear it visibly around your neck – anywhere in the terminal, at security checks, or during boarding.
- The lanyard shows our trained staff that you may need assistance or a little more time.
- The symbol is internationally recognized and understood at many airports and locations worldwide.
Where can I get the Sunflower lanyard?
If affected persons do not yet have a Sunflower Lanyard, they can pick up a lanyard free of charge and without proof at the following locations:
- Terminal 1: Main Information Desk and Mobility Service Point
- Terminal 2: Arrivals & Departures Information Desk and Mobility Service Point
Contact
Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about our services for passengers with disabilities?
Further information on accessibility at Munich Airport can be found here.
