Frankfurt am Main Airport
Frankfurt · Germany
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany's busiest international airport by passenger numbers and serves as the main hub for Lufthansa and its subsidiaries. Located in Frankfurt, it features two passenger terminals with a capacity for approximately 65 million passengers per year and is the busiest cargo airport in Europe.[1][4]
Operated by Fraport, Frankfurt Airport covers 2,300 hectares and handles extensive passenger, cargo, and logistics operations. It serves 330 destinations worldwide, offering the most direct routes globally, and features four runways for high traffic volume. The airport includes Terminals 1 and 2, a First Class Terminal for Lufthansa, and Terminal 3 under construction to boost capacity to 100 million passengers annually. Excellent rail connectivity via long-distance and regional stations supports seamless transfers.[1][2][3][4]
Interesting facts
- Frankfurt Airport is the world's airport with the most direct routes, serving 330 destinations across five continents as of 2022.[1]
- It is Europe's busiest cargo airport, with a freight throughput of over 2 million tonnes annually.[1][7]
- The airport spans 2,300 hectares (23 km²) and features four runways, including the 4,000-meter-long Runway 18 West oriented north-south.[1][5]
- A dedicated First Class Terminal is exclusively operated by Lufthansa for premium passengers.[1]
- SkyLine, the airport's automated people mover, handles 10 million journeys yearly among its 60 million passengers and 75,000 employees.[10]
- It includes a 1,800 m² Visitors’ Terrace at Terminal 2 for aircraft spotting, accessible to passengers and enthusiasts.[7]
Tips for travelers
- Use the SkyLine train to connect between Terminals 1 and 2 quickly and free of charge.[1][10]
- Long-distance ICE trains serve the airport's Fernbahnhof station with 210 daily services for easy city connections.[2]
- Arrive early for security, especially in Terminal 1, which handles most flights.[1]
- Lufthansa passengers can access the exclusive First Class Terminal for a premium experience.[1]
- Regional S-Bahn and Regionalbahn from the Regionalbahnhof provide affordable links to Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main area.[3]
- Check for Terminal 3 updates if flying low-cost carriers, as it's under construction.[1][4]