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Frankfurt Main Airport

IATA FRA ICAO EDDF Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Frankfurt am Main

Continent

EU

Coordinates

50,0267, 8,5584

Elevation

364 ft (111 m)

Runways

Ident Length Width Surface Lighted
07C/25C 13.123 ft (4.000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
07R/25L 13.123 ft (4.000 m) 148 ft CON Yes
18/36 13.123 ft (4.000 m) 148 ft CON Yes
07L/25R 9.186 ft (2.800 m) 148 ft CON Yes

Über uns Frankfurt Main Airport

Der Flughafen Frankfurt am Main ist der verkehrsreichste Flughafen Deutschlands und eines der wichtigsten Drehkreuze Europas. Er liegt etwa 12 Kilometer südwestlich des Frankfurter Stadtzentrums und fertigt über 59 Millionen Passagiere jährlich über zwei Terminals ab. Terminal 1 ist das größere Gebäude und Drehkreuz für Lufthansa und Star Alliance-Partner, während Terminal 2 weitere Fluggesellschaften bedient. Ein drittes Terminal befindet sich im Bau. Der Flughafen ist das Hauptdrehkreuz der Lufthansa und einer der wichtigsten Frachtflughäfen Europas. Frankfurt verfügt über einen Fernbahnhof mit ICE-Verbindungen und einen Regionalbahnhof mit S-Bahn-Anbindung. Die S-Bahn erreicht den Frankfurter Hauptbahnhof in etwa 11 Minuten. Der Flughafen verfügt über vier Start- und Landebahnen, darunter die 2011 eröffnete Nordwest-Landebahn.

Aviation Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Frankfurt Airport to the city center?
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 connect Frankfurt Airport regional station to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (central station) in about 12 minutes for EUR 5.35. Trains depart every 15 minutes. The airport also has a long-distance train station (Fernbahnhof) with ICE high-speed services to Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart, and other German cities.
How many terminals does Frankfurt Airport have?
Frankfurt Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is the larger and older terminal with halls A, B, C, and Z, serving Lufthansa and Star Alliance partners. Terminal 2 has halls D and E and serves Oneworld, SkyTeam, and other carriers. A free SkyLine people mover connects both terminals in about 7 minutes.
Which airlines have a hub at Frankfurt Airport?
Lufthansa operates its primary hub from Terminal 1, with over 250 destinations worldwide. Frankfurt is one of the largest Star Alliance hubs in the world. Condor, a leisure carrier, also uses FRA as its main base of operations.
Can I connect to high-speed trains at Frankfurt Airport?
Yes, Frankfurt Airport has a dedicated long-distance railway station (Fernbahnhof) with ICE and IC trains to major German cities. You can reach Cologne in 1 hour, Stuttgart in 1 hour 15 minutes, and Munich in about 3 hours. Lufthansa even sells AirRail tickets that combine a flight with a train leg, treating the train as a connecting flight.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Frankfurt Airport?
Yes, Frankfurt Airport offers free Wi-Fi for the first 60 minutes. After the free period, a faster premium tier is available for purchase. The network is named FRA-WiFi and is available throughout both terminals. Telekom hotspot subscribers get unlimited free access.