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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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.
For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection. For international flights on different airlines, the connection time will need to be even greater as you may have to change terminals between the two flights.
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.
As the busiest airport in Germany, Frankfurt Airport has plenty of activities to keep travelers occupied during their 2 or 3 hour layover. If you'd prefer to venture into downtown Frankfurt am Main, scroll down for directions and our sight-seeing tips.
All concourses at both terminals are connected (both landside and airside) by a free Sky Train (monorail). There is also a free shuttle bus. Luggage carts are not allowed on the Sky Train. The transfer between Terminal 1 and 2 on foot takes around 15 minutes.
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.)
If you missed your connecting flight due to a short layover, the airline will book you on the next flight free of charge as long as the connecting flight is part of the same ticket.
If a delay in your first flight is the reason you're missing your connection, don't worry too much. Usually, most airlines will rebook you on the next flight, and that too for free. Although, you might have to fly on standby depending on seat availability.
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.
The airport covers an area of 2,300 hectares (5,683 acres) of land and features two passenger terminals with capacity for approximately 65 million passengers per year; four runways; and extensive logistics and maintenance facilities.
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.
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.
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.
The recommended layover time for domestic flights is normally one hour. However, as previously stated, you may require longer if your flights are booked with two different airlines, if you are traveling to a very busy airport or if you require special assistance.
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.