Frankfurt International Airport Guide
2011 Best Airport
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
photo source: Bugra Seth
"The highlight for me was the full-fledged supermarket deep in the bowels of the lower levels" - letitia
"The terminal is massive. I got lost and had to find security to get directions to my gate. " - zurichopper
"watch out for the moving golf carts whizzing around they can change your trip to a journey to the doctor!" (hmasurg)
"I've slept four nights in the Frankfurt Airport. During the day I ventured out to the city and surrounding area for some sightseeing, but always returned at night to sleep in the airport. " (megz4716)
"Frankfurt bathrooms are unbearable. Each time I end up there I say to myself that i can just breath through my mouth, but then i see the tiny dirty toilet bowl and empty toilet paper dispensers and run out of there gagging." (gabby)
"I dozed off in the airport, from which I was flying out later that AM. I awoke to find one of my bags missing and my shoulder bag cut from around my body. The thieves had even cut through my coat." (?)
Recent Review
photo source: Bugra Seth
by letitia
Missed my one-a-day flight and spent 24 hours wandering, snoozing and enjoying. The highlight for me was the full-fledged supermarket deep in the bowels of the lower levels (gives you a chance for a brisk walk). loaded up with variety, organic/bio and fresh choices. Everyone I asked for directions was helpful. Another high spot was the zurich insurance island of free internet, all Macs, just because and please no more than 20 minutes but if it's not busy no worries. the crinkly-eyed man handed out mints for the trip after asking me to sign the guestbook & put my name in for a free blackberry. Concourse C is the sleeper's choice with grey and black multiple seats lined up on each side without benefit of armrests-3 in a row and little tables at each end. also no ceiling and lights were missing on the window side. A & B have shops and no seating.
if you like a man in uniform you'll love the frankfurt airport. at least as the day wears on it seems like everyone is wearing a hat or a badge and mostly dark blue. as you might imagine, there are regulations. a new one for me was that it wasn't possible to top up the hot water for my tea because it was all controlled and linked so that another new tea would have to be charged. wow. little wiggle room for human choice. that was a small corner cafe that flows into a bank which has 3 computers set up so you can stand and drink your coffee/tea and use the net. no facebook possible but most other e-mails seem to function. Enjoy!
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Frankfurt Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Sky Club Lounge - Terminal 2, airside, Concourse D, 3rd Floor Transit Area, opposite Gate D8.
- American Admiral's Club Lounge - Terminal 1, landside, Gallerie Level, Departure Hall B/C
- Member lounges: Air France Lounge • British Airways Lounge • Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge • DB Lounge • Emirates Lounge • Frankfurt Airport Club • Iberia Lounge • Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge • Lufthansa Senator Lounge • Lufthansa Business Lounge West • Lufthansa Business Lounge Ost • Lufthansa First Class Lounge • Lufthansa Welcome Lounge • Vip Lounge
Airport WiFi / Internet
Wireless internet is available in the Frankfurt Airport for a fee. Passes (1 hr, 3 hrs, 24 hours) can be purchased to access the internet on T-Mobile or T-Com.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Frankfurt Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport....
- Sheraton Hotel - connected to Terminal 1
- Hilton Garden Inn - connected to Terminal 1. Located above the ICE railway station.
- Park Inn by Radisson - located 800m from Terminal 2. Free airport shuttle between the hours 5am-11pm.
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel - 24 hour airport shuttle departs every 15 minutes.
- NH Frankfurt Airport - 5 minute drive from the airport. Free 24 hour airport shuttle.
More Services, Facilities & Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
>>>Landside - Terminal 1: Around the World • Brezelbäckerei Ditsch • Ciao Italia • Connection • Ditsch Brezelbäckerei • Erster Wiener • Häagen Dazs • Hermann's • Hooters • Käfer's • Kamps • KeBox • Marché • McCafe • McDonald's • Momento Bar • Quickers • Segafredo • Starbucks (open 24 hours) • Take Off Food Corner • Thong Thai
>>>Landside - Terminal 2: Asia Snack Box • Bar 24 • Eat & Fly • Fly Away • Fly Away Bar • Le Pain Quotedien • Manzana • McDonalds (open 24 hours) • Quickers • Starbucks
>>>Airside - Terminal 1: Beyond • Cosi Asiate • Gate 44 • Goethe Bar • Grab & Fly • Häagen Dazs • illy • Italissimo • Kuffler & Bucher • McDonald's • Meyer Feinkost • Mondo • MoschMosch • Nykke & Kokki • Perfect Day • Quickers • Starbucks • Time Out Bar
>>>Airside - Terminal 2: Burger King • Liquid • Mayer's • McCafé • McDonald's • Mondo • MoschMosch • Quickers • Sense of taste • Starbucks - ATMs / Cash Machines
Information Not Available - Visitor Terrace
Watch the action in the apron area from the of the Visitors' Terrace. Location: Terminal 2. Hours: 10am - 5pm. Rate: €7 - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Terminal 1 (Arrivals Concourse B) - Hours: 24 hours
Terminal 1 (Departures Level 2 between Concourses B & C) - Hours: 06:00-22:00
Terminal 2 (Arrivals Level 2 Concourse D) - Hours: 06:00-22:00
Rates: € 4.00 (up to 7 hours) € 5.00 (7-24 hours) - Showers
Towels, floor mat, shower gel and hair dryer are available. The airport's shower facilities are located in the following areas:
- Terminal 1, Landside, B Departures, Shopping Boulevard across from "TUMI"
- Terminal 1, Airside, Transit Zone, Concourse B, Level 3 next to the "Lufthansa Senator Lounge" , to the left of "Kuffler" and "Bucher"
- Terminal 2, Airside, Level 3, opposite security controls D 5-8
Hours: 6am-10pm. Rate: €7 /US$ 8 - Travelling with kids
The following areas have kids play areas.
Terminal 1, A Concourse, Level 2 (Departures) between gates A26 and A28 (after the passport check)
Terminal 2, E Concourse, Level 2, to one side of entrance E9
Terminal 2, between the D and E Concourses, Level 3 (Food Plaza, McDonald's) - Prayer Rooms
Locations: Terminal 1, Concourse B, Level 2 (Landside) and Terminal 2, Concourse D, Level 3. Hours: open 24 hours - Entertainment
Airport Experience Tours - Now this actually sounds like it might be interesting. Whether it is interesting, is a different story. Frankfurt airport offers a 45-minute "airport experience tour" which uniquely acquaints you with life at Frankfurt airport. The description says that "you will experience takeoffs and landings up close", but what I want to know is how close? The runway? Alternatively, you may go behind-the-scenes to look at the airport's famous fire brigade! Tours begin at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. (weekdays) and 11 a.m. and 12 noon (weekends and holidays). Start point: the pedestrian bridge between Terminal 1 and the Frankfurt Airport Center. Rate: € 6.00
Casino - What better way to waste time and money than heading over to the airport's casino? Play Roulette, Black Jack or the slot machines. Location: Terminal 1, Landside, Section C, Level 2. Hours: 700am - 100pm
Entertainment and Games - more slot machines, BigCash Club, Internet Terminals, computer games and more. Location: Terminal 1, Landside, Section B, Level 0. Hours: open 24 hours - Car Rentals
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt. Location: Terminal 1, Area A
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Airport Transportation: Ground Transportation
- Train - Go to the DB TravelCenter (Terminal 1, Concourse, Level 0) to buy train tickets or general train information. There are several domestic connections as well as international train connections to Amsterdam, Vienna, Zurich and more.
- Buses - Frankfurt airport is well connected with a number of bus routes arriving and departing at Terminal 1. A few also stop at Terminal 2. For more information of the route available, click here.
- Taxis - it takes about 20-30 minutes to reach downtown
Airport Transportation: Getting Around
- The SkyLine Train connects Terminal 1 and 2. The stops are located at B Concourse (Terminal 1) and between Concourses D and E (Terminal 2). It departs every 2-3 minutes and only takes 2 minutes.
- There is also a bus shuttle stops in front of the terminals. It departs every 10 minutes.
Airport Maps
Download the airport terminal map.
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Last Updated: 31 Dec 2010 | Sources: Frankfurt International Airport
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