How much time is required at Frankfurt Airport?

Please make sure to arrive at the terminal two hours prior to departure. If you would like to check in baggage and/or have booked an international long-haul flight, we recommend that you arrive at the terminal two and a half hours prior to departure (these recommendations are guidelines and without any guarantee).



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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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For those with through checked baggage or no luggage, on a single ticket, I would recommend a minimum 1.5 hour connection time, even though airlines can book you with a shorter connection time. If you're on separate tickets but with no luggage or through checked luggage, I'd recommend a 2 hour or more connection time.

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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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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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Yes, it's possible, especially if your arriving plane is on time. The official minimum connection time is 45 minutes, and I've made a connection once there in under half an hour. Just be aware of what you'll have to do and don't dawdle on the way.

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You are arriving from outside the Schengen Area and your destination is in a non-Schengen country: Usually no passport check is mandatory, provided that you do not leave the transit zone. Depending on your nationality, you may require a transit visa. If in doubt, please contact an embassy or consulate of your country.

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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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At a minimum, I'd say you should plan for one hour for domestic layovers and two hours for international layovers. But this is not a hard, fast rule! If you have to go through security again on a domestic layover, you might need more time.

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In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

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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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Lufthansa and all its partners are located under one roof in Terminal 1 and at Pier A, which has been built exclusively for Lufthansa. Both terminals are only a few minutes away from each other by shuttle bus or by the 'SkyLine' elevated railway.

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Transfer at the airport Passengers who are simply changing flights at an airport in the Federal Republic of Germany coming from an area of variants of concern must comply with the obligations to provide proof of vaccination, recovery or testing specified in the Ordinance on the Coronavirus Entry Regulations.

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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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Most airlines recommend arriving at the airport three hours before departure for international flights. It's common for international flights to start boarding earlier than domestic flights (the aircraft are often larger and have higher passenger capacities), which accounts for the earlier recommendation.

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When you're traveling outside of the United States, we suggest arriving at least 3 hours prior to your departure. You must be checked in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure. Additionally, we recommend being at the gate and ready to board 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

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Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.

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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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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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Checked baggage If you are connecting from an airport within Europe and you checked your baggage through to your final destination at your departure point, you do not need to collect your baggage at Frankfurt International Airport.

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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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