Frankfurt, Germany — Airports
Frankfurt Airport
- Airport Code
- FRA
- Full Airport Name
- Frankfurt Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated eight miles (13km) south west of the center of Frankfurt.
- Time Zone
- GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +49 (0)69 6900-66634.
- Terminal Transfer
- The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.
- Ground Transport
- Frankfurt Airport has trains from two railway stations; the long-distance railway station is at the AIRail Terminal, and there is a local railway station for S-Bahn, regional and local trains at Terminal 1, Level 1. Both railway stations are linked to Terminal 2 via buses and the Sky Line. Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Airline shuttles, including Lufthansa Airport Shuttle and Hahn Airport shuttle, depart from Terminal 1 outside Arrival Hall B. Taxis are available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt takes 20-30 minutes. Car hire companies are represented in both terminals.
- Car Rental
- Car hire companies represented in both terminals at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
- Airport Taxis
- From Franfurt Airport taxis can be found outside either terminal and will take 20-30 minutes for the 8-mile (13km) drive to the city center. Taxis are metered and prices are around EUR24 into town. Be careful of taxi drivers taking longer routes to increase the fare.
- Airport Facilities
- Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world; it even offers a casino. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureau de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business center offers Internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas. Disabled facilities are good; travelers with special needs should ideally contact their airline in advance.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.frankfurt-airport.com
