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Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt Airport Arrival Alerts

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Airport Code

FRA

Passengers/Year

70 million

Terminals

Terminal 1, Terminal 2

Exit Time

25-40 minutes after landing

About

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt is Lufthansa's main hub and Germany's busiest airport. Terminal 1 is vast, with pier A requiring bus transfers for some long-haul flights.

Terminal breakdown: - Terminal 1: Lufthansa, Star Alliance, and most other carriers - Terminal 2: Some leisure carriers, overflow

The SkyLine automated train connects Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. Within Terminal 1, expect long walks particularly from pier A or B.

From landing to exit is 25-40 minutes, longer if arriving at a remote pier.

The airport has its own long-distance train station with ICE connections to other German cities. Regional station serves Frankfurt itself.

UK to Frankfurt is about 1.5 hours, making it a common connection point for long-haul to Asia and the Americas.

Pickup tip

Terminal 1 is Lufthansa. SkyLine connects to Terminal 2. Long-haul uses pier A (bus transfer possible).

How it works

Track FRA arrivals.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number for the arrival to FRA.

2

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3

Get a text when they land

We track the flight and text you when they touch down at Frankfurt Airport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How do I know when a flight lands at Frankfurt?

Enter the flight number into SkyText. You'll receive a text when the flight lands.

Is Frankfurt Airport easy to navigate?

It's large with long walks. Pier A is particularly far from the main terminal.

How long from landing to exit at Frankfurt?

Typically 25-40 minutes. Allow extra time from Pier A.

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