Frankfurt Airport (FRA) — Terminals, Lounges & Travel Tips
Frankfurt, Germany · FRA
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (Halls A–E) | Lufthansa (hub), SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Most Star Alliance carriers |
| Terminal 2 (Halls D–G) | Condor, Ryanair, easyJet, Non-Star Alliance carriers |
Getting There — Ground Transportation
- S-Bahn (S8/S9): Regional S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) in ~11 min for €4.90. Runs every 15 min.
- ICE Train (FRA Airport station): Direct ICE high-speed trains to Cologne (~55 min), Berlin (~3.5 hours), Munich (~3 hours) from the Airport Long Distance station.
- Taxi: Fixed tariff to Frankfurt city center (~€25–35). Available at terminal exits.
- Rental Car: On-site rental facility in Terminal 1, 2nd floor. Well-organized — multiple agencies in one location.
Airport Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Terminal 1) | Terminal 1 (A–Z) | Lufthansa/SWISS Business, Senator, HON Circle |
| Lufthansa HON Circle Lounge | Terminal 1 | Lufthansa HON Circle (top-tier status only) |
| Lufthansa First Class Terminal | Separate building | Lufthansa First Class; must be driven to aircraft separately |
| United Club | Terminal 1 (Z) | United Club membership |
Pro Tips for FRA Travelers
- The ICE train from Frankfurt Airport is exceptional — avoid the city and go directly to your German destination.
- Lufthansa's First Class Terminal is a separate building from the main terminal — a unique and extremely luxurious experience.
- FRA connections between Terminal 1 and 2 require a bus shuttle — not connected airside. Allow extra time.
- German engineering shows at FRA — the airport operates with notable precision, and on-time performance is among Europe's best.
- Duty-free in Terminal 1 has excellent German wines, spirits, and chocolate.
- The €4.90 S-Bahn to Hauptbahnhof is by far the best value transport to the city center.
- Frankfurt's financial district is visible on final approach — the city's skyline is nicknamed 'Mainhattan.'
Know Before You Land — FRA Checklist
Review these before your flight so you hit the ground running at Frankfurt.
- Confirm which terminal your airline uses — Frankfurt Airport has 2 terminals and inter-terminal transfers may take 15–30 minutes.
- Rail is available: Direct ICE high-speed trains to Cologne (~55 min), Berlin (~3.5 hours), Munich (~3 hours) from the Airport Long Distance station.
- Renting a car? On-site rental facility in Terminal 1, 2nd floor. Well-organized — multiple agencies in one location.
- FRA has 4 lounges — access is via airline status or card membership only.
- Lufthansa hub: expect higher flight frequency and stronger upgrade/standby availability for Lufthansa elite members.