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Frankfurt Main Airport

Also known as: Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt International Airport, Flughafen Frankfurt, FRA Airport.

FRA · EDDF · Frankfurt am Main

Airport facts

Name
Frankfurt Main Airport
IATA code
FRA
ICAO code
EDDF
City
Frankfurt am Main
Country
Germany
Coordinates
50.0267, 8.5584
Time zone
Europe/Berlin
Terminals
Two terminals in use: Terminal 1 for Lufthansa and most Star Alliance airlines, and Terminal 3 (opened 2026) for most other airlines; Terminal 2 is closed for renovation

About Frankfurt Main Airport

Frankfurt Airport (FRA), officially Flughafen Frankfurt Main, serves Frankfurt am Main and the Rhine-Main region in Germany. It is the busiest airport in Germany and handled about 63.2 million passengers in 2025.

Lufthansa's main hub is here, with flights across Europe and long-haul routes to North and South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Star Alliance partners such as United Airlines, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines add more links, while Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, British Airways, Air France and KLM serve their own hubs. Condor and Discover Airlines fly to holiday destinations worldwide.

Passengers use Terminal 1, home of Lufthansa and most Star Alliance airlines, and Terminal 3, which opened in April 2026 for most other airlines. Terminal 2 closed in June 2026 for renovation. The SkyLine train links the terminals.

The airport sits about 12 kilometers southwest of central Frankfurt, where the A3 and A5 motorways meet, and has its own regional and long-distance train stations. From here travelers head to Frankfurt, Mainz and Wiesbaden, and by ICE train to Cologne, Heidelberg, Stuttgart and other German cities.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Fraport AG

Passengers per year

About 63.2 million in 2025

Runways

Four runways, three of them 4,000 m long

Main airline

Lufthansa (main hub)

Opened

1936

Arrival tips for Frankfurt Main Airport

After landing, follow the signs to passport control if you arrive from outside the Schengen Area. Germany is in the Schengen Area: if you hold a non-EU passport, the Entry/Exit System (EES), fully in place since April 2026, records your fingerprints and photo at passport control, and the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Flights from other Schengen countries skip passport control.

Collect your bags and pass through customs into the arrivals area of Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Terminal 2 closed in June 2026, so check your arrival terminal before arranging a meeting point.

Taxi ranks operate around the clock at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and the long-distance train station. Uber pickups are at short-term parking P31 at Terminal 1 and at the charter bus lane P62 at Terminal 3. Pre-booked drivers wait in the public arrivals area with a name sign. The regional train station is under Terminal 1; from Terminal 3, take the SkyLine first. Use only marked taxis from the official ranks.

Frankfurt runs on Central European Time and uses the euro. Winters are cool and damp, and summers are warm.

Ground transportation

The S-Bahn suits most travelers heading into central Frankfurt, while ICE trains are the quickest way to other German cities.

  • S-Bahn S8 and S9 to Frankfurt

    Lines S8 and S9 leave from the regional station under Terminal 1 and reach Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in about 11 to 15 minutes, roughly every 15 minutes during the day. From Terminal 3, take the SkyLine to Terminal 1 first.

  • Taxi from Frankfurt Airport

    Taxi ranks run 24 hours at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and the long-distance station. The ride to central Frankfurt takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Long-distance trains

    ICE and IC trains leave from the long-distance station next to Terminal 1, with direct trains to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin and other cities. It is about a five-minute walk from Terminal 1 and longer from Terminal 3.

  • S-Bahn to Mainz and Wiesbaden

    The S8 also runs west from the airport to Mainz in about 30 minutes and Wiesbaden in about 42 minutes.

  • Rideshare

    Uber picks up at short-term parking P31 on the departure level of Terminal 1 and at the charter bus lane P62 at Terminal 3.

  • Private transfer

    Pre-booked drivers meet you in the arrivals area of Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, which avoids the SkyLine and train changes with heavy luggage.

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Moving between terminals

  1. SkyLine train

    The free SkyLine people mover links Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 in about eight minutes, with trains running every few minutes.

  2. From the train stations to Terminal 3

    From the regional or long-distance station, take the SkyLine from its stop in front of Terminal 1 and follow the signs for Terminal 3 G, H, J; allow 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Terminal 2 is closed

    Terminal 2 has had no passenger flights since June 9, 2026, so check whether your airline now uses Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.

Terminals

Terminal 1

The main terminal, with check-in Halls A, B and C, used by Lufthansa, the Lufthansa Group airlines, most Star Alliance partners and Condor. The regional and long-distance train stations are connected to it.

Terminal 3

Opened in April 2026 for the airlines that moved from Terminal 2, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways, Air France, KLM, easyJet and TUI fly. It has gates G, H and J and is reached by the SkyLine train.

Airlines and destinations

The main airlines at Frankfurt Airport.

Air Canada T1

Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver (seasonal)

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Air France T3

Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Air India T1

Delhi, Mumbai

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American Airlines T3

Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth

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British Airways T3

London Heathrow

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Cathay Pacific T3

Hong Kong

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Condor T1

New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, Cancún, Punta Cana, Caribbean islands, Bangkok, Mauritius, Johannesburg, Canary Islands, Mallorca, Greek islands, Berlin, Hamburg

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Delta Air Lines T3

Atlanta, Detroit, New York JFK

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Discover Airlines T1

Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Calgary, Windhoek, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Canary Islands, Madeira, Greek islands, Hurghada, Marrakesh

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easyJet T3

Milan Linate, Rome

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Emirates T3

Dubai

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Ethiopian Airlines T1

Addis Ababa

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Etihad Airways T3

Abu Dhabi

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KLM T3

Amsterdam

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Lufthansa T1

German and European cities, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Johannesburg, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul

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Qatar Airways T3

Doha

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Singapore Airlines T1

Singapore, New York JFK

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TUI fly T3

Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Greek islands (seasonal), Mallorca (seasonal)

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Turkish Airlines T1

Istanbul

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United Airlines T1

Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Frankfurt Airport from the city center?

Frankfurt Airport is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southwest of central Frankfurt. The S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 reach Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in about 11 to 15 minutes from the regional station under Terminal 1, and a taxi takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic on the A3 and A5 motorways.

Is Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt?

Yes. Frankfurt Airport lies within the city of Frankfurt am Main, about 12 kilometers southwest of the center, at the Frankfurter Kreuz junction where the A3 and A5 motorways meet. It has its own regional and long-distance train stations, so the city center is only a short train ride away.

How many terminals does Frankfurt Airport have?

Two terminals handle passengers in 2026. Terminal 1 has check-in Halls A, B and C and serves Lufthansa and most Star Alliance airlines. Terminal 3 opened in April 2026 for the airlines that left Terminal 2. Terminal 2 closed on June 9, 2026, for renovation and is planned to reopen in the mid-2030s.

Which terminal does my airline use at Frankfurt Airport?

Lufthansa, Discover Airlines, Condor and Star Alliance partners such as United, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air India use Terminal 1. Terminal 3 serves Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Cathay Pacific, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways, Air France, KLM, easyJet and TUI fly. Condor plans to move to Terminal 3 in 2027.

How do I get between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at Frankfurt?

Take the free SkyLine people mover, which links Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 in about eight minutes with trains every few minutes. From the regional or long-distance train station, follow the signs for Terminal 3 G, H, J and allow 10 to 15 minutes. Terminal 2 is closed, so you do not need to stop there.

Where are the taxis at Frankfurt Airport?

Taxi ranks operate 24 hours a day at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and the long-distance train station. Use the marked ranks outside arrivals rather than accepting offers inside the terminal. The trip to central Frankfurt takes about 20 to 30 minutes, longer at rush hour on the motorways around the airport.

How do I get from Frankfurt Airport to the city by train?

Take S-Bahn line S8 or S9 from the regional station on the lower level of Terminal 1. Trains reach Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in about 11 to 15 minutes and run about every 15 minutes during the day, with less frequent service at night. If you arrive at Terminal 3, ride the SkyLine to Terminal 1 first.

Can I use Uber at Frankfurt Airport?

Yes. Uber picks up at Terminal 1 in short-term parking P31 on the departure level, and at Terminal 3 in the charter bus lane at P62. Book the ride in the app and follow the directions it gives to the pickup point. Taxis are another option, with ranks at both terminals.

What do I need to enter Germany at Frankfurt Airport?

Germany is in the Schengen Area. If you hold a non-EU passport, you pass through the EU Entry/Exit System at passport control, which records your fingerprints and photo and has been fully in place since April 2026. The ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check visa rules for your nationality before you travel.

Can I take a train from Frankfurt Airport to other German cities?

Yes. The long-distance station next to Terminal 1 has ICE and IC trains to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin and other cities, plus some international trains. It is about a five-minute walk from Terminal 1. From Terminal 3, take the SkyLine to Terminal 1 first.

How do I get from Frankfurt Airport to Mainz or Wiesbaden?

S-Bahn line S8 runs west from the regional station under Terminal 1 to Mainz Hauptbahnhof in about 30 minutes and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in about 42 minutes. Some long-distance trains also stop in Mainz and Wiesbaden. A taxi or private transfer is the alternative if you have heavy luggage.

What time zone and currency does Frankfurt use?

Frankfurt uses Central European Time, UTC+1, and moves to daylight saving time, UTC+2, from late March to late October. The currency is the euro, and ATMs are available in the terminals. Winters are cool and often damp, while summers are warm, so check the forecast before you pack.

Who operates Frankfurt Airport and how busy is it?

Frankfurt Airport is operated by Fraport AG. It handled about 63.2 million passengers in 2025, making it the busiest airport in Germany. It is the main hub of Lufthansa and a base for Condor and Discover Airlines, and it has four runways, three of them 4,000 meters long.

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