Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has two main passenger terminal areas (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) and served around 60-70 million passengers in pre‑pandemic years. It is a major hub for Lufthansa and an important European transfer point.
The terminals are connected by an internal people mover and shuttle services; a major intercity rail station serves the airport with direct long‑distance and regional connections.
Terminal Guide for Frankfurt Airport #
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 each contain multiple concourses and dedicated facilities for check‑in, security and arrivals. The terminals are linked by the automated people mover (SkyLine) and shuttle buses; many transfer passengers change terminals en route to connecting flights. Passenger services such as lounges, shops and eateries are available in both terminals.
Getting to and From Frankfurt Airport #
Frankfurt Airport is a major rail hub as well as an air hub; travel time to central Frankfurt by S‑Bahn is about 12-20 minutes, and ICE trains connect directly from the airport’s long‑distance station to other German cities.
- Rail/S‑Bahn/ICE: Frequent S‑Bahn services (S8/S9) link the airport to central Frankfurt in ~12-20 minutes; the Fernbahnhof serves long‑distance ICE and IC trains across Germany.
- Buses: Local buses serve the surrounding region; longer coach services operate to other cities.
- Taxis/Ride‑share: Metered taxis are available; a taxi to central Frankfurt usually takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
- Driving: The airport is close to the A3/A5 motorways; driving time to the city centre is typically 20-30 minutes.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Frankfurt Airport #
Frankfurt offers extensive lounges (including multiple Lufthansa lounges), a wide retail and dining offer across terminals, free Wi‑Fi with registration in passenger areas, and plentiful charging points. Luggage storage exists at selected locations and full accessibility services are provided on request. Business and conference facilities are available in and near the terminals.
Tips for Frankfurt Airport #
- If you need to transfer between Terminals 1 and 2/3, use the SkyLine people mover (fast) or the shuttle buses - follow signage for transfer times.
- Frankfurt’s long‑distance train station (Fernbahnhof) serves intercity and ICE trains directly from the airport - a fast option for onward travel across Germany.
- If flying Lufthansa, check which terminal the carrier is operating from on your day - the airline is concentrated at Frankfurt but terminal assignments can change.
Weather & Climate near Frankfurt Airport #
Frankfurt Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (613 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 42 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 38 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 45 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 60 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 61 mm | overcast | 67% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 20° | 67 mm | overcast | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 50 mm | overcast | 63% | 2.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 53 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 50 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | 0° | 54 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
