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Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport (German: Flughafen Frankfurt am Main; FRA IATA) is the largest airport in Germany and a global aviation hub on the outskirts of Frankfurt am Main in the state of Hesse.
Understand
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| Well-connected Frankfurt Airport is by no means the biggest airport by number of passengers carried (that'd be Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and even some of its European peers have higher passenger counts. But there is one category in which Lufthansa and Frankfurt Airport are at or near the top of the world. In any given year, either FRA or Istanbul is the airport from where you can fly to the most countries in the world. Why these two? Germany is at least diplomatically tolerated by most of the world and has a strong export economy, while Turkish Airlines likes to use Istanbul's location at the nexus of two continents to offer a nearly global network. Amsterdam, in the very outward looking Netherlands with a tradition for trade, seafaring, and aviation, and its century-old flag carrier KLM, are also often in the mix of best-connected airports by number of countries served. While it might not be cheap and you may have to connect through a hub in the destination country, there is hardly an airport that can't be reached from Frankfurt. |
Frankfurt Airport is among the busiest in Europe, fourth in passenger traffic after London Heathrow Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport; it is also the twelfth busiest airport in the world. This is due to various factors: Frankfurt is Germany's financial capital, and is centrally between western Germany's major metropolitan regions (the Ruhr and Munich).
Frankfurt is the main hub of German flag carrier Lufthansa. Lufthansa and the airport have had a symbiotic relationship for decades and both have grown enormously as a result. Lufthansa holds some shares in the airport, with most of it still publicly owned (Lufthansa was fully privatized in the 1990s but retains informal political connections). Most of Lufthansa's long-haul flights originate or terminate in Frankfurt. Many other airlines also serve the airport, including almost all other Star Alliance carriers. Easyjet and Wizz Air are the no frills airlines with a minor presence at the airport; Ryanair no longer operates here. Lufthansa still flies all domestic routes to and from Frankfurt despite having transferred other domestic routes to its subsidiary Eurowings. Lufthansa also uses some ICE trains from Stuttgart and Cologne as "feeder flights" to the airport as part of its air rail alliance with Deutsche Bahn.
Flights
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Terminals
[edit]The airport has two terminals, with a third scheduled to open in 2026. Frankfurt Airport is still in the same place where it was built in the 1930s, and the main Terminal 1 opened in 1972. This means capacity increases have been achieved by constantly improving and expanding existing infrastructure, so Frankfurt Airport is in many ways quite compromised and not as efficient or pleasant as newer German airports, such as Munich Airport.
| Terminal 1 Airlines of the Lufthansa Group (Austrian, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines, Discover), all Star Alliance airlines, Condor, LATAM, SunExpress, and El Al. |
| Terminal 2 Other airlines not using Terminal 1 |
Departures
[edit]- Terminal 1: Schengen flights use gates A, B1-B19, and C1. Non-Schengen flights depart from gates Z (access from Level 3 after passport control, utilizes the same A gates), gates B20-B63 (access from B concourse passing the Schengen gates), and gates C2-C16. Before heading to the non-Schengen area, you can stay in the Schengen area where there are more shopping options; once you pass passport control however, you will not be able to return to the Schengen area.
- Terminal 2: Departures is on zones D and E. Schengen flights are processed at level 2. If you are travelling on a non-Schengen flight, you must clear passport control at Level 3 and the securities are after the shops. You cannot cross between both areas airside.
Arrivals
[edit]Not all planes park at a gate and you will often have to take a bus to get you from the plane to the terminal. If you are in a hurry, rushing off the plane does not always make things quicker; being last on the bus standing next to the door is key. Sometimes for flights with tight connection times, you have to take a different bus from the tarmac.
If you are a frequent user of Terminal 1B you can make passport control quicker by applying for retina recognition. Next to passport manual check control, where there are often long queues, there is a machine which can scan your passport and then your eyes. To register there is an office in the corner of Terminal 1 landside, section A level 2. Terminal 1Z has automatic face recognition machines which will work with new European passports.
On arriving at Terminal 1Z and 1B do not be surprised to have to ascend and descend many stairs, or with Terminal 1A expect a long walk. When coming into 1B you enter the main concourse before baggage claim. Look for the escalators heading down in the middle of hall B.
- You can check on arrivals in real time at: Arrivals Frankfurt Airport
Ground transportation
[edit]Situated in the center of Germany, the airport has good connections to the whole country and is a stepping stone to other parts of Europe and the world.
By train
[edit]Frankfurt airport has two dedicated railway stations, one for regional trains (S-Bahn, RE) and one for long-distance high-speed trains (ICE/IC), both with direct connection to Terminal 1. Regional trains from Frankfurt and other local towns come into the Regionalbahnhof on the lowest level of Terminal 1 and have two sets of escalators to check-in. Long distance trains arrive at the international station which is connected to Terminal 1 by a walkway (5 to 10 minutes).
If you are heading to or coming from Terminal 2, you must take the bus or the monorail to Terminal 1.
Regional trains
[edit]The regional train station, 1 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof. 
, with convenient connections to the city of Frankfurt and other local towns and cities, is on the lowest level of Terminal 1 (entrances in section A and B).
To get to the city with the S-Bahn (fast commuter train), take lines S8 or S9 in the direction of Offenbach Ost and Hanau. If you want to go downtown, get off at Frankfurt Taunusanlage, Frankfurt Hauptwache or Frankfurt Konstablerwache, which are in the heart of the city. If you want to change to long-distance trains, exit at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) or Frankfurt Südbahnhof (Frankfurt South Station). The ride from the airport to the central station takes around 20 minutes. Be sure to purchase a ticket at the vending machines in the train station before boarding the train. The adult ticket costs 6,60 € and 3,85 € for children (June 2025). Day tickets are usually profitable up from the second travel within the respective zones. Check the RMV webpage and Frankfurt#By public transport for journey and ticket details.
To get to the airport with the S-Bahn from Frankfurt, take the S8 or S9 in the direction of Wiesbaden or Mainz. Don't take the S1 — while it has the same general direction and leaves the central station at the same platform, it will go along the wrong side of the river Main, bypassing the airport. Heading west, both lines terminate at Wiesbaden, but only the S8 stops at Mainz city center.
Regional-Express trains (RE) to Mainz, Frankfurt Hbf, Frankfurt-Süd and Hanau stop at the same place as the S-Bahn.
Long-distance trains
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The long-distance train station, 2 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbahnhof. , was built after the Regionalbahnhof when traffic levels grew beyond the capacities of the latter. It is one of only two train stations in Germany only served by long-distance (Intercity and ICE) trains. The station is in a separate structure reached via a walkway above Hall A at Terminal 1 check-in hall or shuttle bus from Terminal 2. The walk to the terminals is marginally longer than from the regional station, but this is balanced by the numerous direct connections to places as far away as Wien, Amsterdam, Kiel and Basel. There's also an Austrian Nightjet sleeper train two nights a week, north to Amsterdam and south to Zurich.
After disembarking from the train and following the signs of the airport, turn right for the Level 3 and the check-in halls of Terminal 1 or turn left for the shuttle to Terminal 2 and the arrival level of Terminal 1.
By car
[edit]The airport is located in the southwest quadrant of the Frankfurter Kreuz, the intersection of highways A3 and A5, and east of the Mönchhof-Dreieck, the intersection of highways A3 and A67. Take the exit on the A3 onto Route (B)43, which leads to both terminals, each with its own access road.
Drop-off is possible directly in front of both terminals, just outside the check-in halls. Follow the signs for the desired terminal (Departures: Abflug, Arrivals: Ankunft). Note that there is a 10-minute time limit for waiting, which is strictly enforced, and finding a parking space can often be challenging.
If the Autobahn is congested, here are some tips to bypass traffic jams:
- From the north (A5 congested) or northwest (A3 congested): Take the A66 to Route B40 toward Kelsterbach. This road connects to the K823 Airportring, which provides access to the terminals.
- From the west (A67/A3 congested) or south (A5 congested): Take Route B486 to Mörfelden. From there, take Virolles-Ring, the first (or last) road on the west side of the village. This route leads to the Airportring but requires driving around the runway and includes several speed cameras, so use it only if the autobahn is completely gridlocked.
- From the east (A3 congested): The most direct option is to head into Frankfurt and take Route B43 to the airport. Alternatively, take the A661 to Route B46 toward Mörfelden, then follow Virolles-Ring, as described above, to the K823 Airportring.
Parking
[edit]Parking at Frankfurt Airport can be pre-booked using the airport's website for discounted rates and promotional offers. For long-term parking, pre-booking is essential at least 24 hours before entering the car park to secure a spot and lower rates.
The designated drop-off areas are located close to the terminals: P35 at the arrivals level and P39 at the departures level of Terminal 1, as well as P17, P18, and P19 at Terminal 2. These areas are free for drop-offs if you exit within 10 minutes, though this free access is limited to two uses per day. If you exceed the 10-minute limit or the two-use restriction, a fee of up to €15 per hour applies, with a maximum parking time of three hours.
For terminal parking at Terminal 1, a multi-story parking structure next to the terminal offers tiered pricing based on proximity to the main building. The P4 lot, known as Business Parking, provides direct access to Terminal 1 via level U1 and is only slightly more expensive than the standard lots P2, P3, and P5 on higher levels. At Terminal 2, parking lots P8 and P9 are situated beneath the terminal, with standard rates applying across all terminal parking: €3 for the first half-hour, €7 per hour, up to €42 per day, and €252 for seven days, with €10 per day thereafter.
Special parking spaces cater to specific needs. Barrier-free parking is available in P4 at Terminal 1 and P8 at Terminal 2, while women’s parking spaces can be found in P1 through P5 at Terminal 1 and P8 at Terminal 2. Motorcycles can park for free near Arrivals Hall C at Terminal 1. Vehicles taller than 2.10 m cannot use regular parking facilities and should opt for the bus parking at P36 instead. Be aware that parking spaces are generally narrow, ranging from 2.30 to 2.50 m. For wider spaces, consider P1 or P4, which are slightly more expensive.
The long-distance rail station and Hilton Hotel, part of The Squaire, are visible from the Autobahn but not directly accessible. To reach them, follow signs to The Squaire and take a short monorail ride. For drop-offs, drive westbound on Route B43 and move to the far-left lane just after the Terminal 2 exit.
For long-term parking, two options are available, located farther from the terminals and suitable for stays up to 44 days.
- 1 Holiday Parking North, Jean-Gardner-Batten-Straße 3, 60549 Frankfurt am Main. Near the Gateway Gardens S-Bahn station, the parking ticket also includes a transfer to Terminal 1 for up to 5 people.
- 2 Holiday Parking South (Follow direction to Cargo City-Süd). Access to the terminals is using a complimentary shuttle that leaves every 30 minutes.
Additionally, private long-term parking facilities in surrounding areas like Frankfurt-Niederrad, Kelsterbach, and Mörfelden-Walldorf provide competitive rates and shuttle services. For instance, Park & Fly Frankfurt in Kelsterbach offers secure parking with quick shuttle transfers, while Parken und Fliegen in Mörfelden-Walldorf provides valet or shuttle options with online booking discounts. Mein Valet Frankfurt offers a convenient valet service, where your car is collected at the terminal and parked securely off-site.
By rental car
[edit]See also: to view full list of rental car companies at Frankfurt Airport.
Most major car rental companies have offices in Terminal 1 level 0 section A and in Terminal 2 just after arrivals baggage exit.
If you are new to driving in Germany, this is a baptism of fire. The airport is at the crossroads of the A3 and A5 providing you with good access to all of Germany and Central Europe.
Car return is to the airport parking: for Terminal 1 P30; for Terminal 2 P8. There is an Esso fuel station hidden on the traffic island off the B43 exit to Terminal 2 and a Shell on Airportring west of Terminal 1, neither of which you will find using the normal approaches to the airport. Unfortunately there are no other fuel stations near the airport so best to refuel at the service stations on the freeways or head into a nearby town such as Frankfurt, Rüsselsheim, Kelsterbach or Langen if you have time.
By bus
[edit]The bus stops at Terminal 1 are located at the arrival level at the outdoor area and contains several bays. The bus stop of Terminal 2 is just outside the terminal. Most buses however serve Terminal 1 only.
Public bus
[edit]Some buses stop at both terminals 1 and 2, but do not use it for transfer, as you need to buy a public transport ticket for using the service.
Buse lines serving both terminals:
- Line 61 to Frankfurt Südbahnhof (Frankfurt South Station). There is also an express service (X61), but this stops only at Terminal 1. The bus is however useful if you are heading from Terminal 2 to Gateway Gardens complex.
- Line 62 travels to Schwanheim.
Bus lines serving only Terminal 1:
- AIR line is an express service to Darmstadt (30 min), but requires a supplementary fee of €3,80 on top of the normal fee. X15 also travels to Darmstadt for twice the time, but applies normal fee.
- Lines 58 and X58 goes from the airport to Frankfurt-Höchst station, with connections to suburban train lines S1 and S2.
- Line 67 goes to Rüsselsheim station.
- Line 72 travels to Bischofsheim.
- Line 73 travels to Industriepark Höchst vie Kelsterbach. At Kelsterbach station the line connects to S8 and S9.
- Line 82 goes to Raunheim. At Raunheim there is connections to S8 and S9.
- Line OF-64 offers connection to Dreiech-Sprendlingen.
- Line X17 travels between Hofheim am Taunus and Neu-Isenburg.
- Line X19 goes to Obertshausen station.
- Line X53 offers service towards Frankfurt-Höchst.
Intercity buses
[edit]3 Frankfurt Airport intercity bus station (Terminal 1)
Some European long distance buses and Intercity buses in Germany stop at the airport although more serve a stop closer to Frankfurt's main station. The pick-up and drop off point is car park P36 which is outside just north east of Terminal 1 (arrivals level). It is within walking distance of Terminal 1, there are also airport shuttle buses to and from the area to the terminals. At the airport bus station there is only a small toilet area and an outside seating area.
Lufthansa Express Bus offers services to Strasbourg (2h 30min). If you are connecting from other Lufthansa flights, you can pick up your luggage at the AirRail counter on the way to the long-distance train station. The bus stop is at the west side of The Squaire building, where the long-distance train station is located.
There are airport shuttles to Frankfurt's other airport, Hahn (2h), operated by Flibco.
On foot
[edit]If you are staying in the Gateway Gardens area and do not wish to pay for public transport, it is technically possible to travel on foot to/from Terminal 2, which should take only 15 minutes.
Get around
[edit]Landside Navigation
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Frankfurt Airport’s vast layout across Terminals 1 and 2 can be complex to navigate in the public (landside) area. The SkyLine people mover, located on Level 3 in Terminal 1 (Concourses A, B, and C) and Level 2 in Terminal 2 (Concourses D and E), offers a quick connection between terminals in about 2–3 minutes. Alternatively, a free yellow terminal shuttle bus links Terminals 1 and 2, stopping outside each terminal and at the P36 bus parking area, with a journey time of around 10 minutes; be cautious not to board public buses to Frankfurt or nearby cities, which require a ticket. For those who prefer walking, a pedestrian path along outdoor routes connects Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, taking about 20–30 minutes depending on pace and luggage, though signage can be sparse. Passengers with reduced mobility can use elevators or request PRM shuttle services at information desks, located near Concourse A in Terminal 1 and Concourse D in Terminal 2, to ease navigation. Clear signage help guide you to gates, shops, or dining options across multiple levels in both terminals.
Airside Navigation
[edit]Within the secure (airside) area, transferring between gates or terminals requires careful planning due to significant distances, especially in Concourse A-Plus, which can take 10–15 minutes to cross on foot. For non-Schengen departures from Terminal 1, pass through security to enter the Schengen area, then proceed via passport control to non-Schengen gates in Concourses Z (gates Z11–69), B (gates B20–63), C (gates C2–20), D (gates D1–54), or E (gates E2–13). A walkway connects Concourses A (gates A1–69) and B (gates B1–19) in Terminal 1’s Schengen area, taking about 5–10 minutes. For transfers between Terminals 1 and 2, the SkyLine people mover links Concourse A, B, C and Z in Terminal 1 to Concourses D and E in Terminal 2, serving both Schengen and non-Schengen passengers, or you can use the airside CD corridor walkway, which takes around 15 minutes and is ideal for non-Schengen transfers. Both SkyLine and the walkway may involve security checks. Bus arrivals direct passengers to specific concourses, sometimes requiring additional security. Moving walkways in the BC and CD corridors speed up travel, and digital maps on the Frankfurt Airport app or at kiosks provide real-time gate and transfer guidance.
Wait
[edit]Lounges
[edit]These lounges are also accessible to all passengers for a fee:
- LUXX Lounge (Terminal 1, between concourses B and C - gallery level, next to the Travel Market). 07:00-19:00 daily. This is the only lounge in Terminal 1 that accepts Priority Pass members. €30 per 3 hours, 50 per day.
- Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 2, Level 2 behind arrival Passport Control). 06:00-22:00 daily. Also for premium travelers of most airlines operating at Terminal 2 and Priority Pass members. €30 for 3 hours.
- Priority Lounge (Terminal 2 Level 3 opposite Security Gates E6-E9). Daily 07:30-15:30. Also for passengers of Air Astana, American Airlines, China Airlines, Delta, and others, and Priority Pass members. €49 per 3 hours.
Airline lounges include the following:
Terminal 1
[edit]Lufthansa operates multiple lounges in each concourse for its premium class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, in addition to premium travelers and frequent flyers of fellow Star Alliance carriers. Economy class passengers of Lufthansa can also utilize the lounge for a fee, with the exception of the First Class Lounge.
- Lufthansa Bistro Lounge (above gate C14 and C15), ☏ +49 69 867 997 99. Daily 07:30-22:00.
- Lufthansa Business Lounge (above gate B24 to B28, near gate B44 to B48, near gate C14 and C15, near gate C16, near gate A13, near Gate A26, opposite Duty Free Store near gate Z50).
- Lufthansa First Class Lounge (level 2 opposite Duty Free Store near gate A13, above gate B22). Daily 06:00-21:30.
- Lufthansa Panorama Lounge (near Gate A26).
- Lufthansa Senator Lounge (next to gate C14 and C15, near gate Z50, near gate B9).
- Lufthansa Welcome Lounge (area B east, after baggage claim). Passenger of select flights arriving in Frankfurt can come to this arrival lounge to freshen up.
There is one other lounge catering to other airlines:
- Air Canada Lounge (Terminal 1, B transit area, level 3).
Terminal 2
[edit]- Air France (SkyTeam) (Terminal 2, Level 2, between gates D26 and D27). This lounge is also accessible to Priority Pass members and passengers flying on Finnair or Iberia.
- Emirates (Terminal 2, Level 3, across from security for gates E6 to E9).
- JAL Lounge (Terminal 2, Hall D, Level 3 across from security for gates D5 to D8).
- Premium Travelers' Lounge (Terminal 2, Level 2, between gates D25 and D26).
- Priority Lounge (Terminal 2, Hall E, Level 3, between gates E5-E9 after security).
Lufthansa has at least one lounge in each terminal area for Star Alliance gold members and a few that are available to silver frequent traveller members. Some have luggage lockers and shower facilities.
The Squaire
[edit]- DB Lounge (At the long distance train station near the DB Reisezentrum). Accessible for pessengers with a valid first class Deutsche Bahn ticket or with bahn.comfort status.
Other amenities
[edit]- Visitor terrace, Terminal 2. 10:00-18:00. The airport has a long visitor terrace on top of Terminal 2. It also offers 45-minute airside bus tours (adults €9, hourly from 11:00 (holidays) or 13:00-16:00; the ticket booth is at the bridge between Terminal 1 and "Frankfurt Airport Center"; follow signs and information for Flughafen Erlebnisfahrten ("Airport Experience Tour").
- Play area, Terminal 2 level 4, landside. For kids there is a play area to climb around.
Terminal 2 has surprisingly little shopping, eating and other entertainment amenities after the security check if you are departing from the European ("Schengen") gates; just a cafe, a quite small tax free shop, a newspaper kiosk and some automats where you can buy coffee or snacks. In other words, it is a fairly boring place to spend hours waiting for your plane. If you are departing on a flight that leaves Europe, there are several options to choose from.
Longer stays
[edit]If your layover is very long, you may be interested in the nearby bird reserve, the Schwanheimer Düne (Dunes of Schwanheim).
Eat and drink
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Terminal 1
[edit]There are many possibilities both sides of border control in Terminal 1. Airside of Terminal 1 section B has a reasonable choice (after passport control, up one set of escalators); there are numerous sandwich places on the airside of A, and though the selection on the airside of C and Z is more limited, there are still good choices. Landside of Terminal 1 there are a number of choices on level 2 and level 0. For example:
A Gates
[edit]- Heberer's Traditional Bakery. Their slogan is "Handiwork, tradition and passion for 120 years," and this is a place that walks the walk. Their sandwiches are great - not only way better than anything you can find in many other airports, but downright delicious, made on fresh bread with excellent, fresh ingredients, albeit somewhat expensive (over €5 apiece). If your flight leaves from Concourse Z, consider passing by their Concourse A location and waiting until after passport control to patronize their Concourse Z location.
- Terminal 1, Concourse A, Level 2. Daily 05:00-21:30.
- Terminal 1, Concourse Z, Level 3. Daily 06:30-21:30.
A Gates
[edit]- Hausmann, Terminal 1 Concourse A Central Plaza. Grill bar featuring rotisserie chicken, meat dishes, and shakes. From €12.
- Mondo Bianco, Terminal 1 Concourse A adjacent to Gate A58. Kiosk style diner featuring salads, pizza, bagels, a few pastries, smoothies and extensive selection of wine and prosecco. From €10.
- Perfect Day, Terminal 1 Concourse A adjacent to Gate A15. Coffee lounge in modern design From €4.
- natoo, Concourse A Central Plaza. Vegan-friendly healthy bowls and yoghurt. From €6.
Z Gates
[edit]- Anton & Anni, near Gate Z58. Indoor Bavarian beer garden with typical Bavarian delights & assorted beer selections. From €10.
B Gates
[edit]- Goethe Bar, Central Plaza Non-Schengen zone.
Terminal 2
[edit]- Ludwig's, Terminal 2 Level 4 (access via landside), ☏ +49 69 690 30167. Daily 07:00-19:00. Classic German specialties & draft beer plus a special breakfast menu. From €7.
- MoschMosch, Terminal 2 Level 3 (before security for gates E1 to E4). Daily 08:00-21:30. Fine Asian eatery with focus on Japanese delights. Good selection of noodle soups. From €13.
- Sense of Taste, Terminal 2 Level 3 (before security for gates D1 to D4). Daily 07:30-19:00. Grilled dishes, pasta, salads, and classic German sausage menus. Top off the meal with beer, wine, and cocktail. From €10.
- Vito, Terminal 2 Level 4 (access via landside). Daily 07:00-16:00. A simple menu of pastas and pizzas accompanied with coffee and wine. From €9.
Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbahnhof - Squaire
[edit]On the floor above the station platforms there are a number of coffee bars and bakeries. Another floor higher you can find a Paulaner German restaurant, Little Italy, an Alex and Jing Jing Asia Restaurant.
Buy
[edit]Multiple ATMs are available in both terminals landside and airside. The machines are operated by Deutsche Bank, Reisebank, Travelex and Sparkasse. Deutsche Bank also offers full banking services in Terminal 1, level U1, concouse B. Some Travelex and Deutsche Bank ATMs offer USD and EUR withdrawals.
There are a number of fashion shops, newsagents and a pharmacy in Terminal 1 landside, level 2 concentrated in area B and towards A. There is a new shopping area including the Tegut supermarket on level 0. As this is the only place open a Sunday in the area it is also useful for emergency purchases. There are the typical duty free and luxury shops airside of Terminal 1 in areas B and Z.
- Quicker's, Throughout the airport. Convenience store selling travel needs, soft drinks and to-go sandwiches.
- 1 Falke, Terminal 1, Shopping Boulevard, B (Terminal 1 airside), ☏ +49 69 697 06871. Daily 06:00-21:00. The shop sells exclusive socks and high-quality underwear.
- 2 Lufthansa WorldShop, Terminal 1 Landside (Terminal 1 landside). Spend your Miles&More miles on travel gear, gadgets with Lufthansa branding and other stuff. You can also pay in euros or by using a combination of euros and miles.
- Picard Factory Outlet. Genuine Picard bags with discounted prices as opposed to the other Picards at the airside.
- Porsche Design, Terminal 1 Concourses A & B. Daily 06:00-21:00. Sleek luxury watches, briefcases, in a design not different from the namesake car brand.
- 3 REWE (in The Squaire, near the long-distance train station), ☏ +49 69 69525848. Daily 06:00-23:00. A full-fledged supermarket. If you are in need of a last-minute grocery shopping especially on Sundays or public holidays where other supermarkets are closed, this would be the place to get it. Same prices as at other locations.
Connect
[edit]Wireless Internet access is available from Telekom. You get 24 hours of free internet (renewable every 24 hours) by filling a simple form with your name and e-mail address. This information is not checked, so any combination of numbers and letters will suffice. Broadband access can be obtained from other providers (for a fee).
Cope
[edit]Baggage claim
[edit]- Terminal 1 has 3 baggage claim carousels: A, B and C.
- Terminal 2 has 2 baggage claim carousels: D and E.
After exiting the plane, follow the signs toward baggage claim (Gepäckausgabe). Each concouse has its own claim. Each concourse has its own baggage claim area. If you're traveling from non-Schengen countries, expect customs control after collecting your baggage.
Currency exchange
[edit]Travelex and ReiseBank offer currency exchange services. Do not expect favorable exchange rates.
Medical services
[edit]If medical assistance is required, Frankfurt Airport has the following service:
- 3 Medical Center (Terminal 1, concourse A, ground level, 100m left of exit 01). Open 24h. The "Flughafenklinik" (airport clinic) in the medical center offers services, if you have medical problems at the airport.
Pharmacy
[edit]- Metropolitan Pharmacy (Terminal 1: Concourse B, level 2, Concourse Z level 3 and near train station; Terminal 2: Concourse D, level 3).
Showers
[edit]Terminal 1 has public showers for €6 (includes towel, foot mat, shower gel, and hair dryer). One location is in the B Departures area, in the Shopping Boulevard, across from "TUMI". The other is in the secure area of B Concourse (good for transit passengers), Level 2, near gate B 30 and the duty free shopping.
Luggage storage
[edit]There is luggage storage[dead link] in both terminals for €7 per bag per day.
Prayer rooms
[edit]- Prayer room, Terminal 1, B Concorse, Level 2 (Departures landside, Gallery).
- Prayer room, Terminal 2, D Concorse, Level 3 (Departures, airside).
Sleep
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| Night curfew Frankfurt Airport operates with a strict night curfew that sometimes leaves passengers stranded at the gate and requires an additional night at an airport hotel. Most airlines book their clients either in the Sheraton or the Intercity hotel. Therefore rooms may be completely booked shortly after 23:00. |
Four hotels are located within the Frankfurt Airport complex, including one in the secure (airside) area. A fifth hotel is on the airport grounds but requires a shuttle bus transfer. There are four more nearby, a bit of a hike the other side of the Autobahn (it's best to take a taxi if you have luggage), while the neighborhoods of Frankfurt-Niederrad, Frankfurt-Süd, Kelsterbach, Neu-Isenburg, Mörfelden, Langen, Raunheim and Rüsselsheim are all close to the airport, and many hotels in these areas offer airport shuttles.
- 1 Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, ☏ +49 69 69770. There is another Sheraton in Frankfurt-Niederrad, so make sure you book the one you want.
- 2 Hilton Airport Hotel, The Squaire (Long Distance train station Frankfurt Airport), ☏ +49 69-26012000, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Rooms also offered for stays between 08:00 and 18:00; reservations recommended. Next to the airport, it offers the usual perks. Small rooms but walking distance to check-in and nice restaurant. from €99.
- 3 Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport, The Squaire, ☏ +49 69 45002500, [email protected].
- 4 InterCityHotel Frankfurt-Airport, Am Luftbrückendenkmal 1, ☏ +49 69 697099. Accessible from the airport via a bus transfer. From €60 (booked in advance).
- 5 MyCloud Transit Hotel (Terminal 1, level 3, concourse Z, airside), ☏ +49 69 690 30 380, [email protected]. Check-in: 08:00-22:00, check-out: 05:00-22:00.
Other nearby hotels
[edit]Gateway Gardens is an expanding development on the edge of the airport, one station away using the S-Bahn bound for Frankfurt.
- 6 Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Flughafen, Thea-Rasche-Straße 6, ☏ +49 69 959 29 290. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 7 Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport, Bessie-Coleman-Straße 16, ☏ +49 69 87407950. Air conditioned rooms featuring pillow menu & blackout curtains. Kids stay and eat free. From €90 per night.
- 8 b'mine Frankfurt Airport, ☏ +69 695 23 70. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00.
- 9 Meininger Hotel Airport, Bessie-Coleman-Straße 11, ☏ +49 69 95797965. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. A budget option within the complex with pay-as-you-want facility. Many types of room, including dormitory and family room. €90 in hotel, from €50 (booked in advance), quad rooms from €60 (booked in advance).
- 10 Park Inn by Radisson Frankfurt Airport, Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Str.10, ☏ +49 69 9002760, [email protected].
- 11 Staycity Aparthotels Frankfurt Airport, ☏ +49 69 808 837 40. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00.
- 12 MOXY Frankfurt Airport, ☏ +49 69 967 59 119. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 13 Best Western Frankfurt Airport, De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 6, ☏ +49 69 299 1500. Apartment style air-conditioned rooms with kitchen, safe, and ironing board. From €80 per night.
- 14 Hyatt Place Flughafen Frankfurt, ☏ +49 69 643 511 234.
- 15 Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Unterschweinstiege 16, ☏ +49 69 69752426. Secluded within the complex with a view of a quiet hill behind the airport. Modern rooms with efficient design From €100 per night.
Can be reached via hotel buses or a short S-Bahn trip. Although they are not far from the airport, walking is not recommended because the complex and busy road system in the area lacks sidewalks.
- 4 Frankfurt(Main)-Gateway Gardens station. Opened end of 2019 on the S8 or S9 line. Less than 5 minutes from the airport regional station.
Niederrad
[edit]Many hotels billed as "Frankfurt Airport" are in the district of Frankfurt-Niederrad between the airport and city proper.
Frankfurt-Niederrad S-bahn is just three stations away from the airport station (and on some regional trains is the only stop before the city centre). The hotels are within walking distance of the train station, but most at a distance you would not want to drag a suitcase.
Nearby
[edit]Mainz and its surrounding area is a more pleasant area to stay than the airport's environs but it is on the other side of the Rhine, and the limited bridge crossings could lead to your being stuck in a traffic jam on your way back to the airport - potentially problematic for morning flights. However there are direct and reliable train connections to the airport, making Mainz nearly as convenient as Frankfurt.
If your final destination is not Frankfurt but another city in Germany it is often better to take the train than get a connecting flight. In bad weather the first thing that happens is that inland flights are stopped. Also check with your airline (or with Deutsche Bahn) whether they offer rail&fly, which means that your plane ticket includes a train ride both to and from your airport in Germany connecting to any train station in Germany as well as Basel (CH) and Salzburg (AT). This is often the cheapest and most comfortable option and sometimes even faster overall.
If you have a connecting flight that is cancelled due to strike or bad weather check with your airline or with Deutsche Bahn whether they have a good for train agreement in place. Domestic connections should not be a problem at all, but they can sometimes offer you inner-European connections as well. If you have reason to believe that you will be held up for two or more days even long distance train rides become an option if they are available with your ticket. Some airlines offer this service for flights to and from Germany but others don't, so check in advance. More information at rail air alliances.
| Routes through Frankfurt Airport |
| Wiesbaden ← Mainz ← | W  E | → Frankfurt |
| Wiesbaden ← Mainz-Kastel ← | W  E | → Frankfurt |
| Kassel ← Frankfurt ← | Hamburg  Stuttgart | → Stuttgart |
| Cologne ← Siegburg/Bonn ← | Hannover Munich | → Mannheim → Karlsruhe |
| Koblenz ← Mainz ← | Dortmund Vienna | → Frankfurt → Nuremberg |
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