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Transfer in Frankfurt. How not to get lost

If you are on a connecting flight and do transfer in Frankfurt, information about one of the busiest airports in the world will certainly come in handy.

You can get to Frankfurt from anywhere big world direct flight. All world airlines and their alliances try to fly here from different corners planet as many flights as possible. And not just to deliver. Frankfurt is known to be the banking center of Germany and many international trade fairs are organized here every year

Despite the fact that Frankfurt resembles a mini-city with its own infrastructure, it is impossible to get lost in it.

Frankfurt Airport consists of 2 terminals:

— Terminal 1 receives and dispatches flights from Lufthansa and Star Alliance (as well as Aeroflot)
— Terminal 2 is designed for flights of other airlines

The terminals are connected to each other by the Sky Train (aka Sky Line). runs between terminals.

For us, passengers of countries that are not members of the European Union, there are special counters for passing passport control “Non - EU Nationals” . To get to these counters, you must follow the blue signs. There are also blue signs to the pick-up hall.

If you are a passenger, then when you get from the plane to the airport building, immediately go to the flight board (you won’t be able to miss it!) and find out where your flight is departing from. connecting flight. You need to know the terminal number (1 or 2) and the section letter (A, B or C). On the scoreboard it will look, for example, like this: 1B. That is, terminal 1, section B. The same should be written on your boarding pass.

Here is the diagram of Terminal 1

In Terminal 1, in addition to the free toilets located near the entrance, there are 2 showers for 6 euros (the price includes shower gel, foot mat, hairdryer and towel).

Showers are located:

• — The first one is in the shopping gallery of section B, opposite “TUMI”
• — Second (convenient for transit passengers) — on level 2 in the security area of ​​section B, near exit B30 and Duty free

The waiting rooms have comfortable swivel chairs (however, there are some uncomfortable ones!) and tables for laptops (but no coffee!)

There are two train stations at Frankfurt Airport:

1. For trains long distance
2. For commuter trains

Intercity trains IC and ICE depart from the long-distance train station to many big cities, for example, in Cologne. Trains arrive and depart at the AIRail Terminal from platforms 4 – 7.

From the commuter train station in Terminal 1 you can take the S8 and S9 trains to the city. Electric trains run at 15-minute intervals.

To get from the airport to, you need to take the train in the direction of Offenbach.

If you need to get to the center of Frankfurt, you can get off the train at any of 3 stations: Frankfurt Taunusanlage, Frankfurt Hauptwache or Frankfurt Constablerwache(travel time 11-14 minutes).

Our fellow countrymen have 2 more popular stops on the S8 and S9 lines - the central railway station (Frankfurts Hauptbahnhof) and Frankfurt South Station ( Frankfurt Sudbahnhof).

If you go back from the city to the airport, you need to take the S8 or S9 train to Wiesbaden. The airport station is called Regionalbahnhof(you will get directly to Terminal 1, sections A and B)

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Before boarding the train, do not forget to purchase a ticket from the machines at the station. The machines accept any coins, as well as bills up to 50 euros. But when loading a bill, be prepared to receive change in coins. Ticket costs 3.70 euros for adults.

If your route is “Airport-city center,” enter code 50 when purchasing a ticket.

If you are traveling in reverse side, i.e. “City center - airport”, enter code 5090.

Fine for ticketless travel- 40 euros.

Additional information in 6 languages ​​and a map of the zones can be seen on the displays of ticket machines.

Other ways to get from Frankfurt Airport to the city:

1. By bus. Bus number - 61 (takes you to Frankfurt South Station - Frankfurt Sudbahnhof). You can pay the driver
2. By taxi. Parking lots are located directly in front of the terminals. From the airport to the city center the cost is approximately 25 euros. It is not customary to negotiate a price in Germany. Payment is made according to the meter.
3. By rental car. Offices of car rental companies are located directly at the airport. The most reliable are Avis, Hertz and Eurocar. You can also do it online in advance.

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To reinforce the point that Frankfurt Airport resembles a mini-city, passengers are offered a 45-minute airport bus ride. Aviation enthusiasts will find it especially interesting.

On weekdays the tour runs from 13:00 to 16:00, on weekends – hourly, starting from 11:00. The ticket can be purchased at the junction between Frankfurt Airport Center and Terminal 1. Follow the signs Flughafen Erlebnisfahrten(i.e. "Airport Tour"). An adult ticket costs 6 euros.

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Frankfurt am Main Airport is the largest airport in the Republic of Germany. It ranks second in Europe in terms of cargo transportation and third in terms of the number of passengers carried. The area of ​​the airport in Frankfurt is 2,160 hectares, so it is very easy to get lost in the vastness of the airport terminal. The number of its employees is also amazing. Today more than 80.5 thousand people work there.

This airport terminal is international. It is at this airport that transfers to many flights take place. Passenger traffic is 50 million people per year. The airport cooperates with more than 100 air carriers that operate flights to 300 destinations. The airport has 4 runways and 2 train stations.

There are 3 terminals on the territory of the airport terminal:

1. Terminal "1".
2. Terminal "2".
3. A terminal designed to serve VIPs.

If a person makes a transfer in Frankfurt, then it is worth remembering that the first 2 terminals are served by different airlines.

Terminal 1 operates exclusively with the following airlines:

1. Lufthansa.
2. Star Alliance.
3. Aeroflot.
4. Swiss.
5. Brussels Airlines.
6. Austrian Airlines.

Terminal 2 serves all other airlines, the largest of which are Oneworld and SkyTeam.

Since the air terminal occupies a considerable area, for ease of movement there are free trains that operate between the terminals.

Between terminals 1 and 2 there is a monorail called the Sky Line. It connects sectors both within the terminal and between them.

Train connections are available between the following sectors of the airport:

1. "A" - terminal 1.
2. "B" - terminal 1.
3. "C" - terminal 1.
4. "Z" - terminal 1.
5. "D" - terminal 2.
6. "E" - terminal 2.

Moving from one terminal to another takes no more than 2 minutes.

You can find the monorail on the territory of the airport terminal using special blue signs. The stops are located on level 04 - this is transit zone.

Trains run at intervals of 2–4 minutes.

You can also travel from one terminal to another by bus. It departs from stations located in two places:

1. In front of terminal "1".
2. Behind terminal "1".

The bus runs every 10-12 minutes.

Transfer

If you are planning a transfer in Frankfurt, then it is worth remembering the basic rules so as not to get lost in the territory of this huge airport terminal:

The flight is marked with a license plate. The hall is a sector, which is designated in an alphanumeric sense. The first digit is the terminal number, the second letter means the sector.

1. If a person already has a boarding pass for a connecting flight, then he needs to double-check all the data on it.
2. If the passenger does not have a boarding pass, they must seek assistance from the reception staff at the information desk. You can also get a coupon at the check-in counters of the airline you are flying with.

Information desks are open 24 hours a day in both terminals. But it is also possible to use the touch screen.

Check-in counters for Deutsche Lufthansa and Star Alliance airlines are located in Terminal 1, Sector A. The location of other registration counters is indicated on the information board.

1. Citizens of non-EU countries undergo passport control at counters marked with blue tables “Non - EU Nationals”.

2. When transferring, you usually do not need to re-check your luggage. The company operating the flight will take care of transporting your belongings to the next flight.

If there is a transfer between flights within the Schengen zone, then the passenger can simply pass through the corridor that connects sectors “A” and “B”.

Emergency registration

When there is a short period of time between flights, a person can use an emergency check-in service called SCSC.

The essence of the service is that airport staff meet the traveler and accompany him to the SCSC center, where the passenger undergoes expedited check-in for his connecting flight. Passport and customs control also proceeds in an accelerated manner. After registration is completed, the traveler is taken by bus to the sector from which his next flight departs. This service is paid. Its price is 99 euros. It is worth noting that this service must be ordered in advance.

Transit

When transiting in Frankfurt, keep one thing in mind: there must be only one transit. Otherwise, for a transfer in Frankfurt you will need.

Example No. 1: flight Moscow – Frankfurt – Washington. In this case transit visa is not needed, since there is only one transit country - Germany.

Example No. 2: flight Moscow – Frankfurt – Rome – Washington. In this case, a transit visa to Germany will be required, since there are 2 transit countries, but only one is allowed.

The second important nuance is that you can only stay in the transit zone without a transit visa for 24 hours.

It is also worth considering that all of the above rules apply only if one ticket is issued. If, for example, a person has issued two travel documents: Moscow - Frankfurt and Frankfurt - Washington, then he needs a transit visa because he will be leaving the transit area at the airport to check in for the next flight. In this case, the traveler will have to pick up his luggage and check it again.

Signs at the airport

When moving in transit, it is advisable not to go beyond the airport transit zone. Otherwise, the person will have to go through passport and customs control again. To avoid accidentally leaving the transit area, you should follow the signs “Anschlussflüge (Connecting flights)!”

Full name of the airport: Frankfurt am Main International Airport

International airport name: Frankfurt International Airport

IATA code: FRA

A country: Germany

Address: 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Location: Frankfurt am Main Airport is located 13 kilometers southwest of Frankfurt

Official website of Frankfurt Airport: www.frankfurt-airport.com

Timezone: The time difference with Moscow is 3 hours later

Number of terminals: 2

Map of Frankfurt am Main airport:

Arrivals

Frankfurt am Main Airport online scoreboard flights:

Departures

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Booking hotels and inns in Frankfurt
If you need a hotel at your destination upon arrival, you can book a hotel room online on our website in the section.

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International Rhine-Main Airport (German - Rhein-Main-Flughafen, code - FRA according to IAVT) - a symbiosis of air, road and rail transport - is located in the very center of Europe. 3 hours of flight - and you will find yourself in any city in Europe.

If your tour does not include transfer from the airport to your hotel, book one

Frankfurt am Main Airport is the main hub in the very center of Europe.

History in numbers

Data

Airport map

Travel requirements

To register you must have a passport with a visa and a ticket. Traditionally starts 2 hours and ends 40 minutes before departure.

You should arrive for registration early to avoid the queue.

Check the schedule, time and date of departure, flight status, terminal on the online board on the Rhein-Main-Flughafen website.

On some flights, your identity will be re-checked and hand luggage before the flight.

Specially trained employees offer a new service - escort services. They will help with luggage, customs, registration, take you to the right place, take a taxi, and will accompany you throughout your stay at the airport. Service price from 30 to 60 euros for 2 people.

Smoking is not permitted in the entire area of ​​Rhein-Main-Flughafen. Smokers use special booths (transit zone T 1, areas A, B, C, D, transit zone T 2).

How to get there

Rhein-Main-Flughafen is 12 km from the center of Frankfurt. You can get from the city by car, bus, taxi, train.

Traveling by train is the most economical and fastest.

Highways A3, A5 and A67 will take you directly to T 1 and T 2. Please note that parking on the main road to the terminals is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes and is subject to a fee. There are 2 gas stations at the airport.

You will find taxis around the clock, traffic 20-30 minutes, price 30-50 euros. Upon arrival, tell the taxi driver which airline you will be traveling on and he will drop you off at the correct terminal near the check-in counter.

If you are arriving, it will be more convenient to order a transfer in advance - the driver will meet you in the arrival hall with a sign and take you straight to the hotel door. In this case, the cost will be the same as the price of a trip by regular taxi. Transfer order service -

Finding a taxi is not a problem!

Bus stops are located in front of T 1 and T 2. No. 61 goes to South Station. Total 15 public buses in town.

Shuttle buses leave for T 1 from Arrivals Hall B. You can buy a ticket in advance at travel agency or from the driver for 12 euros.

From the station Rail & Fly go on a trip throughout Germany. Simple e-ticket purchase from the vending machine at the airport.

You can buy a ticket for any direction without queuing in a special terminal.

9 companies will arrange car rental (hall 1 of Terminal 1, area A). You will need a passport, driver's license, and credit card.

Hotels also offer transfers. Often without payment.

As soon as you settle into the hotel and take a break from the flight, immediately go to. This city has something for everyone. The city's beauties will win your heart, and you will want to return to the German fairy tale again.

Long walks, although very pleasant, take a lot of energy. We recommend that you eat in one of the cozy restaurants. Order yourself delicious and aromatic ones. This national dish perfectly restores strength and lifts your spirits.

Hotels

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel- a few meters from T 1 and railway stations. 2 restaurants, bar, 2 fitness centers, 1008 rooms.

Located approximately 900 meters from Rhein-Main-Flughafen, it has 550 rooms, 3 restaurants and a bar.

Steigenberger Airport Hotel is located next to the airport and offers comfortable rooms and excellent restaurants.

Hilton Frankfurt Airport located in the new Squaire Centre. It offers direct access to T1 by air bridge and to the highway.

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport- direct access on foot to T 1. 334 rooms, restaurant.

Maria's review:

"This hotel - a good place to stop. There are places to eat and a supermarket. T1 is about a 10 minute walk, and long distance trains are less than 5 minutes away. Clean, comfortable.”

Meininger Hotel Frankfurt Airport within walking distance from T2.

Antonina, review:

“The hotel is right opposite the airport. From T2 exit D/E there is a shuttle 30 minutes from the hotel to the hotel, convenient. The main station of the city is 3 stops by train, you can walk in the center. Everything in the hotel is compact and clean. There is a buffet."

Banks

In T 1 on the square (level 2), in zone B (level 1,3) 4 banks offer their services. Here you will exchange money and find out information about the latest exchange rates.

beauty and health

Hairdresser, shower rooms, manicure and massage salons, dry cleaning, pharmacies, oxygen cocktail bar - T 1 has everything you need to relax.

SPA treatments, manicures, haircuts can be done without leaving the airport.

Salon E-plus

Mobile phone charging, copying, faxing, scanning, competent advice and impeccable service. There are also plenty of free Oracle charging stations throughout the venues.

Travel agencies

Whether it's a long vacation, a short trip or a business trip, experts will advise you on travel-related issues. Travel Market located in T 1, Hall C, upper level.

Shopping, food

Rhein-Main-Flughafen has more than 300 shops, bars and restaurants. In front of the checkpoint, accessible to all passengers and visitors, is Shopping mall(T 1 hall B). It includes Shopping Avenue, Shopping Boulevard, City Mall. Many shops present a wide range of fashion (boutiques Bailly Diehl, BREE), jewelry, watches, accessories ( Accessorize), goods for travelers, books, toys, souvenirs.

Forgot to buy souvenirs? No problem! There are many excellent shops under the roof of the airport.

Airport restaurants offer good food, from pastries and pizza to the most sophisticated dishes: Asia Snack Box, Bagutta, Bar 24, Ciao Italia, Coa- Asian cuisine and others.

You can have a snack before or after your flight in one of the cozy restaurants in Rhein-Main-Flughafen.

The market at T 1 at Pier A is located just after the security checkpoint, so only passengers have access to it. This is a mix of cafes and restaurants plus a large number of mini markets, fashion boutiques and duty free shops.

Duty Free & Travel Value

The stores attract customers with low prices on high-quality branded perfumes, cosmetics, tobacco and confectionery products, toys, accessories, and groceries. All passengers with valid boarding passes, whether they travel within Germany or between continents, pay duty-free prices.

You can buy perfumes or alcoholic beverages in Duty-Free stores.

Excursions

Since Rhine-Main Airport is a huge city, guests are invited to make individual and group excursions on its territory.

Mini tour will give an overview of the airport's activities. You will see the runways, cargo bay at close range. Duration 45 minutes, price 8 euros per person.

If you wish, you can take a tour of Rhein-Main-Flughafen.

Maxi tour- extended tour: see the A380 runway, cargo terminals, as well as the construction site of the future - Terminal 3. Duration - 90 minutes, minimum age - 16 years, price 15 euro.

The view from the visitors' terrace at T2 is amazing. Opening hours: April - August daily from 10 to 18.

Children

A complete package of services ensures that your children will feel well and have fun at Frankfurt Airport. There is everything from playgrounds, children's rooms, to shops and restaurants where you can buy diapers and feed your baby.

Little passengers never get bored at Frankfurt Airport.

FRA weddings

Getting married is a joyful event. Young couples are looking for a very special place to celebrate this occasion. Rhein-Main-Flughafen offers a unique solution: organize and hold a wedding on its territory. This will turn the event into something special that you will remember fondly.

After exploring Frankfurt am Main, head to Berlin. This is a city of contrasts, where everyone can find something of their own, make amazing discoveries, and make interesting acquaintances. There is a huge amount in Berlin, it is simply impossible to get to know everything in one day.

If you like to dance until the morning and don't mind drinking strong cocktails, Berlin's nightclubs are what you need. Our by nightlife capital will help you find a place you like.

Events

It also hosts special events and concerts for those awaiting their flight. For example, Spring Festival, Mother's Day, July Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival, Jazz festival in August, "Apple" in September, New Year's programs.