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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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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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Airlines serving this airport

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Alitalia

ITA Airways

Belavia Belarusian Airlines

British Airways

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

TAM Brazilian Airlines

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines Domestic

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Routes

FRA → HDF4U · CRJ

FRA → KIV9U · E90

FRA → ATHA3 · 321

FRA → HERA3 · 320

FRA → SKGA3 · 321

FRA → CLTAA · 333 332

FRA → DFWAA · 777

FRA → KULAA · 777

FRA → LHRAA · 320 767 319

FRA → PHLAA · 332 767

FRA → ALCAB · 320

FRA → AMMAB · 319

FRA → AUHAB · 332 333

FRA → BEGAB · 319

FRA → CFUAB · 320

FRA → CTAAB · 320

FRA → DFWAB · 777

FRA → DMEAB · 319

FRA → GCIAB · DH4

FRA → HELAB · E90

FRA → IBZAB · 320

FRA → LCYAB · E70 E90 AR8

FRA → LHRAB · 320 767 319

FRA → MADAB · 32A

FRA → PMIAB · 320 321 332

FRA → RIXAB · 735 DH4 73C

FRA → TXLAB · 320 738 73G 319 DH4

FRA → VIEAB · E90 320

FRA → DOHAC · 333

FRA → JEDAC · 333

FRA → LCAAC · 319 321

FRA → NAPAC · 321

FRA → VLCAC · 319

FRA → VNOAC · 321

FRA → YOWAC · 333

FRA → YULAC · 333

FRA → YVRAC · 744

FRA → YYCAC · 77W

FRA → YYZAC · 77W

FRA → ATLAF · 764

FRA → CDGAF · 318

FRA → DTWAF · 764

FRA → JFKAF · 76W

FRA → ALGAH · 736

FRA → BLRAI · 74H

FRA → BOMAI · 744

FRA → DELAI · 788

FRA → MAAAI · 343

FRA → PNQAI · 73H

FRA → CMNAT · 73G 738

FRA → NDRAT · 738

FRA → BOGAV · 346

FRA → DFWAY · 777

FRA → HELAY · E90

FRA → MADAY · 32A

FRA → FCOAZ · 319 E75 E90 32S

FRA → HANAZ · 777

FRA → LINAZ · E75

FRA → SGNAZ · 777

FRA → MSQB2 · 735 E75

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A319103 routes Airbus A320101 routes Airbus A32198 routes 32A77 routes Embraer 19038 routes Airbus A330-30038 routes Boeing 737-30038 routes Boeing 737-50036 routes Boeing 747-40029 routes Boeing 76727 routes Airbus A340-30025 routes Boeing 737-80024 routes

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City & Place Guide

Where medieval charm meets modern finance in the heart of Europe.

Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial capital and home to the European Central Bank, yet it balances its skyscraper skyline with a beautifully reconstructed medieval old town. The Römerberg square and the Dom cathedral anchor a historic core that was painstakingly rebuilt after World War II damage.

The city is a major international hub, making it an easy gateway to the rest of Europe. Despite its business reputation, Frankfurt rewards visitors with world-class museums along the Museumsufer riverbank, vibrant apple-wine taverns in the Sachsenhausen district, and lively street festivals throughout the year.

With a compact city center and excellent public transit, Frankfurt is very walkable and straightforward to explore in two to three days. The mix of high culture, gastronomy, and green riverside parks makes it an underrated destination for leisure travelers.

•Römerberg — Frankfurt's iconic medieval square and the historic heart of the city.
•Städel Museum — One of Germany's finest art museums spanning 700 years of European masterpieces.
•Frankfurt Cathedral (Dom) — Gothic cathedral with a tower offering panoramic city views.
•Palmengarten — Expansive botanical garden ideal for a relaxing afternoon stroll.
•Main Tower — Only public skyscraper observation deck in the city with sweeping skyline vistas.
•Sachsenhausen — Lively neighborhood famous for apple-wine pubs and the museum riverbank.

Getting around: Frankfurt's public transit network (RMV) is excellent, covering the city and region with U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban rail), trams, and buses; a single day pass covers all modes and is highly recommended. Taxis are plentiful and reliable, while rideshare apps such as Uber also operate in the city. The airport is directly connected to the city center by S-Bahn in about 15 minutes, making arrivals seamless.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild weather, fewer crowds, and ideal conditions for outdoor sightseeing.

Local food: Try Ebbelwoi (Frankfurt apple wine) alongside Handkäse mit Musik (marinated sour cheese), Grüne Soße (a creamy herb sauce served with boiled eggs or beef), and hearty Frankfurter Rippchen (cured pork ribs) at a traditional Sachsenhausen tavern.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.