Frankfurt airport (FRA)

Frankfurt Main Airport, opened on 8 July 1936, is the largest cargo airport in the world and one of the busiest in Europe, alongside Paris Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow airports. It operates domestic and international flights to various destinations around the world.

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Number of Terminals – 2 – Terminals 1 and 2, open 24 hours a day.

The SkyLine train runs every 2–3 minutes, 24 hours a day, and connects halls A, B, C and Z in Terminal 1 with halls D and E in Terminal 2.

In addition, yellow courtesy buses depart every 5–10 minutes from in front of the terminals, from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm.

Annual passenger traffic: 61.6 million passengers passed through in 2024.

Tel: +49 180 6372 4636

Information desks can be found on levels 2 and 3 of Hall B in Terminal 1, and on level 2 of Hall D/E in Terminal 2. There are also interactive information screens in several languages throughout the premises.

 Location

The airport is located 12 km (8 miles) southwest of the city.

Car rental agencies

The car rental offices are located on level 0, Hall A, of Terminal 1, and on level 2, Hall D, of Terminal 2.

1. Avis/Budget (Tel +49 696 902 7771 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
2. Buchbinder/Global Drive (Tel +49 696 500 7120/71229 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
3. Enterprise/National/Alamo (Tel +49 696 971 5290 / 903 0744 - 6:00 am to 11:30 pm)
4. Europcar/InterRent (Tel +49 696 979 7110 - 24 hours)
5. Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty (Tel +49 696 959 3244 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
6. Sixt (Tel +49 180 666 6666 - 5:00 am to 0:30 am)
7. Wheego (Tel +49 694 2694 0980 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)

Parking services at Frankfurt airport (FRA)

There are numerous parking options for both short- and long-term stays. Electric vehicle charging stations are available in P4 and P8. Free parking spaces for motorbikes are located in front of Terminal 1. Bookings and rates

Terminal Parking – Covered car parks located next to Terminal 1 (P2, P3) and Terminal 2 (P8, P9). Minimum stay: 1 day.
Business Parking – Extra-large spaces with convenient access to the check-in area, located opposite Terminal 1 (P4).
Holiday Parking – Area for long-term stays (minimum 3 days). With your advance booking, you will receive a ticket to use the S-Bahn service to the terminals free of charge.
Drop-off Area – Passenger drop-off zones located directly in front of the terminal doors. The first 10 minutes are free.
Park, Sleep & Fly – For passengers wishing to stay overnight at the IntercityHotel within the airport grounds, or inside Terminal 1 at the Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel or the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel. A booking includes parking for up to 15 days.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance should contact their airline or travel agency at least 48 hours before arrival. Facilities include ramps, lifts, automatic doors, adapted toilets and telephones, and designated parking spaces. In Hall B, there is a dedicated Lufthansa check-in area for unaccompanied minors. They will be escorted by airline staff from the check-in area to the boarding gate, and from the baggage claim area to the exit.