Frankfurt Airport - numbers and facts, tips and reviews
The International Rhine-Main Airport (German - Rhein-Main-Flughafen, code - FRA according to IABT) - a symbiosis of air, road and rail transport - is located in the very center of Europe. 3 hours flight - and you will find yourself in any city in Europe.
If your tour does not include airport-to-hotel transfers, book it
Frankfurt am Main Airport is the main transfer point in the heart of Europe.
History in numbers
Facts
Airport layout
Travel requirements
To register, you must have a passport with a visa, a ticket. Traditionally start 2 hours and finish 40 minutes before departure.
You should arrive for registration in advance so as not to get into the queue.
Check the schedule, time and date of departure, flight status, terminal on the online scoreboard on the Rhein-Main-Flughafen website.
On some flights, your identity and carry-on baggage are re-checked before the flight.
Specially trained employees offer a new service - escort services... They will help with luggage, customs, registration, take you to the right place, taxi, will accompany you throughout your stay at the airport. Service price from 30 to 60 euros for 2 people.
Smoking is not allowed in the entire Rhein-Main-Flughafen area. Smokers use special cabins (transit zone T 1, areas A, B, C, D, transit zone T 2).
How to get there
The Rhein-Main-Flughafen is located 12 km from the center of Frankfurt. You can get from the city by car, bus, taxi, train.
Traveling by train is the most economical and fastest.
Motorways A3, A5 and A67 will lead you directly to T 1 and T 2. Please note that parking on the main road to the terminals is allowed for a maximum of 15 minutes and is subject to a fee. There are 2 petrol stations at the airport.
You will find taxis around the clock, traffic 20-30 minutes, price 30-50 euros... On arrival, you should tell the taxi driver which airline you will be traveling with and he will drop off at the correct terminal near the check-in counter.
If you are arriving, it will be more convenient to book a transfer in advance - the driver will meet you in the arrival hall with a sign and take you right to the hotel door. In this case, the cost will be the same as the price of a trip by a regular taxi. Transfer order service -
Finding a taxi is not a problem!
Bus stops are located in front of T 1 and T 2. No. 61 goes to the South Station. There are only 15 public buses to the city.
Shuttle buses leave for T 1 from the arrivals hall B. You can buy a ticket in advance at a travel agency or from the driver for 12 euros.
From the station Rail & Fly take a trip all over Germany. Purchase a simple e-ticket from the vending machine at the airport.
You can buy a ticket to any destination without queuing at a special terminal.
9 companies will arrange car rental (Hall 1 of Terminal 1, area A). You will need a passport, driving license, credit card.
Hotels also offer transfers. Often without payment.
As soon as you check into your hotel and take a break from your flight, head to. In this city, everyone will wear a place to their liking. The city beauties will win your heart, and you will want to return to the German fairy tale again.
Long walks, although very pleasant, take a lot of energy. We recommend that you refresh yourself in one of the cozy restaurants. Order yourself delicious and flavorful ones. This national dish perfectly restores strength and cheers up.
Hotels
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel- a few meters from T 1 and railway stations. 2 restaurants, a bar, 2 fitness centers, 1008 rooms.
Located about 900 meters from the Rhein-Main-Flughafen, has 550 rooms, 3 restaurants and a bar.
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel is located near the airport and offers comfortable rooms and excellent restaurants.
Hilton Frankfurt Airport located in the new Squaire Center. It offers direct access to the T 1 via the air bridge and to the highway.
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport- Direct access on foot to T 1.334 rooms, restaurant.
Maria's review:
“This hotel is a good place to stay. There are places for food, a supermarket. T1 is about 10 minutes walk, and there are less than 5 to long-distance trains. Clean, comfortable. "
Meininger Hotel Frankfurt Airport within walking distance of T 2.
Antonina, review:
“The hotel is directly opposite the airport. From T 2 exit D / E there is a shuttle bus after 30 minutes to the hotel, convenient. There are 3 train stops to the city's main station, you can walk in the center. Everything in the hotel is compact and clean. There is a buffet. "
Banks
In T 1 on the square (level 2), in zone B (level 1.3) 4 banks offer their services. Here you will exchange money, find out information about the latest exchange rates.
health and beauty
Hairdresser, showers, nail and massage parlors, dry cleaning, pharmacies, oxygen cocktail bar - T 1 has everything you need to relax.
SPA procedures, manicure, haircuts can be done without leaving the airport.
Salon E-plus
Mobile phone charging, copying, faxing, scanning, competent advice and impeccable service. In addition, there are many free Oracle charging stations in all lounges.
Travel agencies
Whether it's a long vacation, a short trip or a business trip, experts will advise you on travel-related matters. Travel Market located in T 1, Hall C, upper level.
Shopping, food
Rhein-Main-Flughafen has over 300 shops, bars and restaurants. In front of the checkpoint, accessible to all passengers and visitors, there is a Shopping Center (T 1 hall B). It includes Shopping Avenue, Shopping Boulevard, City Mall... Many shops represent a wide range of fashion (boutiques Bayi Diehl, BREE), jewelry, watches, accessories ( Accessorize), goods for travelers, books, toys, souvenirs.
Forgot to buy souvenirs? No problem! There are many excellent shops under the roof of the airport.
Airport restaurants offer good food, from pastries and pizza to the finest dishes: Asia Snack Box, Bagutta, Bar 24, Ciao Italia, Koa- Asian cuisine and others.
For a snack before or after your flight, visit one of the cozy Rhein-Main-Flughafen restaurants.
The market at T 1 in Pier A is located just after the security checkpoint, so only passengers have access to it. It is a mix of cafes and restaurants plus a large number of convenience stores, trendy boutiques and duty free shops.
Duty Free & Travel Value
Stores attract customers with low prices for high-quality branded perfumes, cosmetics, tobacco and confectionery products, toys, accessories, and food. All passengers with valid boarding passes, whether traveling within Germany or between continents, pay duty-free fares.
You can buy perfumes or alcoholic beverages in Duty-Free stores.
Excursions
Since the Rhine-Main Airport is a huge city, guests are invited to make individual and group excursions around its territory.
Mini tour will give an overview of the activities of the airport. You will see the runways, the cargo bay at close range. Duration 45 minutes, price 8 euros per person.
Optionally, you can take a guided tour of the Rhein-Main-Flughafen.
Maxi tour- extended excursion: see the A380 lane, cargo terminals, as well as the construction site of the future - Terminal 3. Duration - 90 minutes, minimum age - 16 years, price 15 euros.
From the visitor terrace at T 2, you will get an amazing view. Opening hours: April - August daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
Children
A full service package ensures that your kids feel good and fun at Frankfurt Airport. There is everything from playgrounds, children's rooms, to shops and restaurants where you can buy diapers and feed a baby.
Little passengers never get bored at Frankfurt Airport.
FRA-weddings
Getting married is a joyous occasion. Young couples are looking for a very special place to celebrate this event. Rhein-Main-Flughafen offers a unique solution: to organize and hold a wedding on its territory. This will transform the event into something special that you will remember fondly.
After walking around Frankfurt am Main, go to Berlin. This is a city of contrasts, where everyone can find something of their own, make amazing discoveries, make interesting acquaintances. There is a huge number in Berlin, it is simply impossible to get to know everything in one day.
If you like to dance until the morning and are not averse to drinking intoxicating cocktails - the nightclubs in Berlin are what you need. Our nightlife guide will help you find a place to your liking.
Developments
It also hosts special events and concerts for those waiting for their flight. For example, Spring Festival, Mother's Day, Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival in July, Jazz festival in August, "Apple" in September, New Year's programs.
