Are Terminal 1 and 2 connected at Frankfurt Airport?

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A free shuttle service called Skyline connects Terminal 1 and 2 in the airport.It takes about 1 minute from Terminal 1 (A, Z) to Terminal 1 (B, C) and about 2 minutes from Terminal 1 (B, C) to Terminal 2 (D, E). Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines use the same Terminal 1 as ANA.



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Terminal 1 is mainly for Lufhtansa passengers and it operates both international and domestic flights. Terminal 2 is for all the other airlines and operates international and domestic flights as well.

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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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Usually the best time is to arrive at a minimum of 2 hours, baring in mind that if you arrive to Frankfurt on an international flight then you will have to go through security as you have arrived to your first port of the EU.

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To make an international to international connection: 45 minutes. 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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By default all connecting passengers have to go through security and plenty of airports do this for everyone regardless of where you come from (London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Doha (DOH), etc.)

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Do I need a visa? The vast majority of foreign travellers benefit from the “transit privilege” - if during a stopover at a German airport, you do not leave the International Airport Area and if the destination is not in a Schengen country, you do not need a transit visa.

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Terminal 2 is primarily used by airlines of the oneworld (e.g. American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and S7 Airlines (suspended)) and SkyTeam alliances (e.g. Aeroflot (currently suspended), Air France, China Airlines, China ...

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You can take shuttle buses between Terminals 1 and 2. They are free of charge and run every 10 minutes - daily and around the clock. It takes about 10 minutes to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. Alternatively, you can use the SkyLine train to transfer between the terminals.

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Usually the best time is to arrive at a minimum of 2 hours, baring in mind that if you arrive to Frankfurt on an international flight then you will have to go through security as you have arrived to your first port of the EU.

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Is 1.5 hours enough for a connecting flight in Frankfurt? Yes if you're not having to retrieve baggage and recheck them. If they're transferred to your connecting flight, 1.5 hours is enough time.

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Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.

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But Frankfurt airport is well marked and easy to navigate (big though and busy). 1 hour is stressful but possible providing your carry on is well organized to clear secuirty (passport control will still be slow.) I prefer Munich and is much easier to do with a shorter connection time.

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Frankfurt is a pretty big airport, but you get around in the terminals pretty easily. 1 hour might be on the tight side due to possible delays.

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You might have to go through customs during a layover, especially if your layover is in the Schengen Area (which consists of most countries in the EU). For example, if your final destination is Paris, France, but you have a layover in Madrid, Spain, you will actually go through customs in Spain, not France.

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If you'd prefer a calmer layover, you'll find quiet zones, prayer rooms, and fully equipped yoga rooms as well as various airline lounges. Those traveling with children can make use of play areas and a stroller rental service. There are also shower facilities available for a small fee.

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