Frankfurt Airport (FRA): Terminals, Trains and Arrival Tips

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

OperatorFraport AG

Passengers per yearAbout 63.2 million in 2025

RunwaysFour runways, three of them 4,000 m long

Main airlineLufthansa (main hub)

Opened1936

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.

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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.

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.

Airlines commonly assigned here: Air Canada, Air India, Condor, Discover Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines

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 commonly assigned here: Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, TUI fly

Airlines and destinations

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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.