Frankfurt Airport (IATA code: FRA, ICAO code: EDDF), known in German as Flughafen Frankfurt am Main, is a civil airport located in Frankfurt am Main, in the German state of Hesse, approximately 12 km from the city centre, in Germany. It serves the Frankfurt metropolitan area and the Rhine-Main region and is Lufthansa’s main aviation hub, as well as one of Europe’s largest international airports.
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Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Transportation and ground access
The airport is connected to central Frankfurt by S-Bahn trains, buses, taxis and rideshare services. It also has long-distance rail connections and road access via the A3, A5 and A67 motorways.
The railway stations are located next to Terminal 1, while Terminal 3 has its own ground transportation facilities and a free SkyLine connection to T1.
Rideshare services such as Uber use designated pickup locations:
- Terminal 1: P31 short-stay car park, on the departures level.
- Terminal 3: P62 pickup area, near the charter bus facilities.
Pickup points may differ from the areas designated for dropping off passengers. Check the location indicated in the app before requesting a vehicle.
Taxis are a convenient choice for travelling directly to accommodation, particularly when carrying large suitcases or heading to destinations without direct rail connections.
Main connections include:
- Route 61: connects the airport with Frankfurt Südbahnhof.
- Route 62: provides connections to Frankfurt-Schwanheim.
- AirLiner: a bus service connecting the airport with Darmstadt.
Regional buses, long-distance coaches and hotel shuttle services are also available.
For journeys to central Frankfurt, the S8 and S9 trains are generally faster and more direct. Buses are particularly useful when they provide a convenient connection to the passenger’s destination.
- Regional railway station (Regionalbahnhof): located on Level 0 of Terminal 1. S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 operate from here, connecting the airport with Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and other regional destinations, including Mainz and Wiesbaden.
- Long-distance railway station (Fernbahnhof): connected to Terminal 1 by signposted pedestrian walkways. It provides ICE and IC services to numerous German cities and selected international destinations.
S8 and S9 trains reach Frankfurt’s main railway station in approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on the service.
If your flight departs from Terminal 3, you can use the free SkyLine train from Terminal 1. Allow approximately 10–15 additional minutes to travel from the railway station area to T3.
- Terminal 1: Car Rental Centre in Airport City Mall, Area A, near the regional railway station.
- Terminal 3: Car Rental Centre in Area J, on the arrivals level.
Vehicles are collected and returned at designated parking facilities associated with each rental centre. The exact location depends on the rental company.
Before booking, check whether your vehicle will be collected at T1 or T3 and choose the most convenient location for your arrival terminal.
The airport can be reached by road via the A3, A5 and A67 motorways. Terminal 3 has a separate access route from the A5, following the signs for Terminal 3.
Getting between terminals
The operating passenger terminals, T1 and T3, are connected by the free automated SkyLine system, which takes approximately 8 minutes to travel between them.
During the day, trains normally run every few minutes. When the rail service is suspended overnight, complimentary shuttle buses provide connections between the terminals.
Terminal 2 has been closed to passenger operations since June 2026, so commercial passenger flights currently use T1 and T3.
If you need to change terminals, follow the signs for SkyLine or the appropriate connecting transportation service. When transferring between flights, check whether you should remain within the transit area or travel through the airport’s public areas.
Airport facilities
Hotels near the airport
The airport has hotels integrated into the airport complex, as well as nearby properties connected by public transportation or shuttle services.
Main options include:
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport: located in The Squaire complex, next to the long-distance railway station, with pedestrian access to Terminal 1.
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel: situated next to Terminal 1, with pedestrian access from the airport complex.
- Gateway Gardens hotels and nearby properties: provide additional accommodation options close to the airport, although public transportation or a shuttle transfer may be required.
For early morning departures or overnight layovers, check your departure terminal and the available connections to your accommodation, particularly if your flight uses Terminal 3.
Location
- Country Germany
- Region State of Hesse
- Subregion City of Frankfurt am Main
- Locality Frankfurt am Main
- Elevation 111 m (364 ft)
- Coordinates 50.033306, 8.570456
Airlines and destinations
| Airline | Destinations |
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 Lufthansa
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) Aeropuerto de Milán-Linate (LIN) Aeropuerto de Zúrich (ZRH) Munich (MUC) Aeropuerto de Hamburgo (HAM) Aeropuerto de Seúl-Incheon (ICN) Showing 6 of 15 · Show more destinations |
 Condor
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Aeropuerto de Zúrich (ZRH) Munich (MUC) Aeropuerto de Hamburgo (HAM) Aeropuerto de Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Aeropuerto de Viena (VIE) Aeropuerto de Berlín-Brandeburgo (BER) Showing 6 of 8 · Show more destinations |
 Lufthansa City
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Aeropuerto de Hamburgo (HAM) Aeropuerto de Estocolmo-Arlanda (ARN) Aeropuerto de Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) Aeropuerto de Berlín-Brandeburgo (BER) |
 Air Dolomiti
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Aeropuerto de Milán-Linate (LIN) Aeropuerto de Zúrich (ZRH) |
 Discover Airlines
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Munich (MUC) Aeropuerto de Agadir-Al Massira (AGA) |
 easyJet
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Aeropuerto de Milán-Linate (LIN) Rome Fiumicino (FCO) |
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Nearby airports
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Aeropuerto de Mannheim (MHG) 38.8 mi (62.4 km)
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Aeropuerto de Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN) 58.3 mi (93.9 km)
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Aeropuerto de Colonia/Bonn (CGN) 85.2 mi (137.1 km)
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Aeropuerto de Saarbrücken (SCN) 86.5 mi (139.1 km)
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Aeropuerto de Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) 89.4 mi (143.9 km)
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Aeropuerto de Stuttgart (STR) 97.3 mi (156.7 km)