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Germany's largest airport and a major European hub.
Opened
1936
Location
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA/EDDF) is the busiest airport in Germany and one of the largest in Europe by passenger traffic, handling over 60 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years. It serves as the primary hub for Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners, connecting Frankfurt to destinations across the globe.
The airport is operated by Fraport AG and is located approximately 12 kilometres southwest of Frankfurt city centre. It features two passenger terminal complexes, extensive cargo facilities, and four runways, making it one of the most operationally complex airports in the world.
Frankfurt Airport also functions as a major cargo hub, consistently ranking among the top freight airports in Europe. Its integrated rail and road connections make it a critical node in Germany's and Europe's transportation network.
Terminals
The airport has two main terminal complexes: Terminal 1 (with three concourses, A, B, and C) and Terminal 2, connected by an automated people mover called the SkyLine.
Getting to & from
The airport has its own railway station (Fernbahnhof) served by ICE high-speed trains and regional services, plus S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 providing frequent connections to Frankfurt city centre in approximately 15 minutes.
Airlines here
Lufthansa is the dominant carrier and primary hub airline, with significant operations from Condor, Ryanair, and numerous Star Alliance member carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Frankfurt Airport is the largest employment site in Germany, with over 80,000 people working on the campus.
- ›A fourth runway (Northwest Runway) opened in 2011 after years of public debate and legal challenges.
- ›The airport handles one of the highest cargo volumes in Europe, regularly ranking second after Amsterdam Schiphol.
- ›Fraport AG, the airport operator, is publicly listed and partially owned by the state of Hesse and the city of Frankfurt.
- ›Night flight restrictions are in place between 23:00 and 05:00 local time.
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