Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport lies about 12 kilometres southwest of central Frankfurt am Main in the German state of Hesse. It is one of the busiest airports in Europe and serves as the country's primary international gateway, sitting at the heart of the continental aviation network. The site has hosted commercial aviation since 1936, with the present terminal complex developed progressively from the 1970s onward.
About Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport lies about 12 kilometres southwest of central Frankfurt am Main in the German state of Hesse. It is one of the busiest airports in Europe and serves as the country's primary international gateway, sitting at the heart of the continental aviation network. The site has hosted commercial aviation since 1936, with the present terminal complex developed progressively from the 1970s onward.
The airport operates two passenger terminals connected by an automated people mover, with Terminal 1 handling Lufthansa and Star Alliance traffic and Terminal 2 used by other alliances and carriers. A third terminal is under construction in the southern part of the airfield. Four runways are in use, three roughly parallel and one dedicated to landings, and a partial nighttime curfew restricts scheduled operations.
Overview
Frankfurt Airport lies about 12 kilometres southwest of central Frankfurt am Main in the German state of Hesse. It is one of the busiest airports in Europe and serves as the country's primary international gateway, sitting at the heart of the continental aviation network. The site has hosted commercial aviation since 1936, with the present terminal complex developed progressively from the 1970s onward.
Airlines
Frankfurt is the principal hub of Lufthansa and a major base for its Cargo and regional subsidiaries, as well as Condor. Most major Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld carriers serve the airport on long-haul routes, alongside numerous European and intercontinental operators, making it one of the most connected hubs worldwide.
Airlines
Airlines flying from FRA
Routes
Top routes from FRA
Nearby airports
Other airports in Germany
FAQ
Frankfurt Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 50.050°, 8.570°.
- Its IATA code is FRA and its ICAO code is EDDF.
- Frankfurt Airport serves Frankfurt, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Frankfurt Airport operates on Europe/Berlin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Frankfurt Airport sits at latitude 50.050° and longitude 8.570°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from FRA include Iberia, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Silk Avia, Air France and 3 more.
- Tracked destinations from FRA include Singapore and New York, spread across 2 countries.
- Its address is Frankfurt, Hesse, 60547, Germany, the phone number is +49 180 6 3724636, the official website is http://www.frankfurt-airport.de/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Germany. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.