Are masks required in Frankfurt Airport?

Since Saturday, April 2, the mandate to wear face coverings in Frankfurt Airport's passenger terminals is removed, in line with the respective ordinance of the State of Hesse. Despite the mask mandate being lifted, we strongly encourages passengers and visitors to continue wear face coverings when at FRA.



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Check in early and prepare for your travels To ensure that the travelling day is as relaxed as possible, we recommend to take advantage of online or evening-before check-in. Please make sure to arrive at the terminal two hours prior to departure.

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For passengers arriving on international flights: The average wait time for customs clearance at Frankfurt Airport is around 30-45 minutes.

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Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers. Pack smart: Avoid packing any prohibited items in your carry-on or checked baggage.

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The TSA recommends getting to the airport two hours before a domestic flight, but there are certain factors that could influence whether you should leave earlier or later to catch your flight.

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Frankfurt is the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany. It covers 2300 hectares, has four runways and two huge (HUGE!!) terminals and sees (normally) around 60 million passengers pass through it every year.

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Customs inspection for carry-on baggage is made at the first country of arrival and at the final destination for checked-in baggage. Entry procedures and customs inspection for carry-on baggage is processed in Frankfurt(Germany).

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Terminal 1 is primarily used by Lufthansa, its associated companies (Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines) and its Star Alliance partners (e.g. Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian ...

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I use this airport every year on flights from and to the US, and I like to have up to 2 hours. The minimum connecting time for a flight in Frankfurt is 45 minutes. However, it is always a good idea to allow more time, especially if you are traveling during peak hours or if you are flying to a different terminal.

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Lufthansa always uses Terminal 1. The arrival gates are set shortly before landing. The departure gates are usually set, (check the FRAport website for departures) but this too can change up to 2 hours before the flight.

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Typically, an hour is already enough in Frankfurt. However, there can always be an uncommonly long line or some other issue, and then two hours are better. Your main concern should be that LH typically doesn't wait for connections, and those are often delayed.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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You should arrive 2 hours earlier for short-haul or domestic flights. As for long-haul or international flights, arriving 4 hours before the scheduled flight time should do the trick.

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Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports.

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It usually takes somewhere between 23-38 minutes from landing to exiting the airport.

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Airport guidelines also suggest a minimum of 45 minutes for international connections, but given the size of the airport, allowing 60-90 minutes would provide a more comfortable buffer.

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