Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Arrivals follow a structured sequence from deboarding to passing through border control, baggage collection, and customs.

• Follow overhead signage for 'Arrivals' and 'Baggage Claim' after stepping off the aircraft or disembarking the gate shuttle bus.
• Passengers arriving from non-Schengen origins must present travel documents at passport control, managed by the German Federal Police.
• Collect checked luggage from the assigned carousel displayed on airport monitor screens in the baggage hall.
• Proceed through customs control: use the Green Channel if carrying goods within duty-free limits, or the Red Channel if declaring goods.
• Exit into the public arrival hall to access local ground transport, rail connections, or rental car centres.

• Train

  S-Bahn (Suburban Rail)

  Lines S8 and S9 depart frequently from the regional train station (Regionalbahnhof) beneath Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Central Station).

  Time:

  roughly 15 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €5-€6

• Train

  Regional Trains (RE/RB)

  Regional Express trains operate from the regional train station beneath Terminal 1 directly to Frankfurt Central Station.

  Time:

  roughly 15 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €5-€6

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Taxis are available immediately outside the arrivals areas of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  Time:

  roughly 20-30 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €40-€55

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare services pick up passengers at designated drop-off and pick-up zones outside the main terminal buildings.

  Time:

  roughly 20-30 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €35-€50

Connecting through Frankfurt relies on clear terminal transfer routes and automated transit systems.

• The SkyLine automated train links Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 airside and landside with frequent departures.
• Free shuttle buses also operate continuously on the landside roadway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• International non-Schengen to Schengen connections require passing through security screening and Schengen passport control.

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is accessible throughout all public terminal areas.

• Connect to the official network named 'Airport-Frankfurt'.
• Launch your web browser and accept the terms of service on the landing portal to gain access.
• Service is unlimited and free of charge for all travellers.

Currency exchange desks and cash machines are widely situated across both terminals.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) accepting major international debit and credit cards are located before and after security.
• Foreign exchange offices are available in both arrival halls for currency conversion.
• Card payments (Visa, Mastercard, EC-Karte) are widely accepted across airport shops, restaurants, and ticket counters.

A wide variety of dining outlets operates landside and airside across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

• Dining options range from quick-service bakeries and cafes to sit-down international restaurants.
• Traditional German cuisine, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are available across main dining zones.
• Select convenience stores and bakeries operate extended hours for early morning and late-night arrivals.

Numerous airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges are situated throughout the airport complex.

• Lufthansa operates extensive Senator and Business Lounges across Terminal 1 concourses.
• Independent and airline partner lounges operate in Terminal 2 for eligible passengers and pay-in guests.
• Access conditions depend on travel class, frequent flyer status, or pre-booked lounge passes.

Several major hotels are located directly on-site or connected via covered walkways.

• Hotels within direct walking distance of Terminal 1 include the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and the Hilton Frankfurt Airport at The Squaire.
• Transit passengers staying airside can access daytime or overnight cabin facilities inside Terminal 1 (Concourse B).
• Off-site airport hotels operate regular shuttle bus services to and from the terminal curbside areas.

Baggage services include left-luggage storage, wrapping, and lost property assistance.

• Left-luggage storage offices are located in both Terminal 1 (Arrivals/Departures) and Terminal 2 (Arrivals).
• Luggage wrapping services are available in the main departure halls.
• Items lost inside the terminals are handled by the airport's central Lost and Found office in Terminal 1.

Dedicated facilities are available for families travelling with young children.

• Baby changing rooms are clearly signposted adjacent to main restroom facilities throughout both terminals.
• Free children's play areas are located airside in multiple departure concourses.
• Strollers are available for use in selected transit areas.

• Pharmacy
• Medical Centre
• Shower Facilities
• Prayer Rooms
• Supermarket
• Dry Cleaning Service
• Observation Deck

Local emergency number: Call 112 for Medical/Fire or 110 for Police. Federal Police desks present in terminals.

• German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) maintain operational stations inside both terminals for identity or entry issues.
• A 24-hour emergency medical clinic and doctor's surgery operate on-site in Terminal 1.
• Travellers who lose passports should report immediately to the Federal Police station in the arrival zone.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Frankfurt Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• Bundespolizei (German Federal Police)Government source
• Bundeszollverwaltung (German Customs)Government source
• Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)Official transit source
• Deutsche BahnOfficial transit source
• Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Federal Ministry of Health)Government source