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FRA Frankfurt am Main Airport

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Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, about 12 km southwest of Frankfurt. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAFRA
ICAOEDDF
ServesFrankfurt
From centre12 km
Non-stop239
Airlines100
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation111 m

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The airport in numbers

Frankfurt am Main Airport — facts & history

We pulled Frankfurt am Main Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 62M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 71M in 2019.

Passengers / year
62M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
71M
in 2019
Elevation
111 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Fraport
Passengers per year, 1936–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Frankfurt am Main Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Frankfurt

Frankfurt (FRA) is one of Europe's biggest hubs. The regional station (Regionalbahnhof) is in Terminal 1 — the S8/S9 train reaches central Frankfurt in about 15 minutes. The long-distance station (Fernbahnhof) has ICE connections across Germany. A taxi to the centre is about €30–35.

FRA is large and complex. A Sky Line shuttle runs between Terminals 1 and 2 — allow at least 90 minutes for a layover, more if changing terminal.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min€25–€40
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FRA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Heidelberg70 km74 min€128–€204
Beilstein95 km99 min€173–€275
Stuttgart146 km153 min€264–€419
Cologne152 km160 min€275–€436
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Frankfurt am Main Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€25–€40 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Frankfurt ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport

Non-stop flights to about 239 destinations, operated by 100 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Lufthansa · Condor Flugdienst · Ethiopian Airlines · United Airlines · Air Berlin · TUIfly · Air Canada · Scandinavian Airlines System · US Airways · LOT Polish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Frankfurt am Main Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Frankfurt am Main Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Frankfurt shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to the centre of Frankfurt?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 12 km southwest of Frankfurt, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Frankfurt?
Roughly €25–€40 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Frankfurt?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Frankfurt am Main Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
About 239 destinations, including Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Madrid, Jeddah. 100 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Frankfurt am Main Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Frankfurt am Main Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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