Römerberg
The old town's central square, with the Römer, the historic town hall, and rebuilt half-timbered houses.
Airport · Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt am Main FRA
12 km from central Frankfurt am Main. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Frankfurt am Main is Germany’s busiest airport and Lufthansa’s main hub. It lies about 12 km south-west of central Frankfurt and has its own stations for both local and long-distance trains.
Terminals
The airport has three terminals: T1, home to Lufthansa and Star Alliance; T2; and the new T3, opened in 2026 on the south side. The automated SkyLine train links them. Check your booking to see which terminal your flight departs from and allow plenty of time for connections.
Services
All terminals have restaurants, shops, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
S-Bahn S8/S9
From the regional station beneath T1 to the main station (Hauptbahnhof) in about 12 min, with very frequent departures.
ICE / IC
The long-distance station next to T1 has direct trains to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich and many other cities.
Bus
City and regional buses link the terminals with southern Frankfurt districts and nearby towns.
Taxi
Ranks outside all terminals. The ride to the city centre takes about 20-30 min depending on traffic.
Taxis and transfers to Frankfurt am Main
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
T1
Main terminal, with concourses A, B, C and Z. Home to Lufthansa and Star Alliance airlines, with the airport's railway stations next door.
T2
Smaller terminal, with concourses D and E, used by a range of international airlines. Reached from T1 on the SkyLine.
T3
New terminal opened in 2026 on the south side of the airport. Linked to T1 by a new SkyLine line in about 8 minutes.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
Things to do in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt, on the river Main, is Germany's financial centre and home to the European Central Bank, with the country's only skyscraper skyline. Its rebuilt old town, museums and cider taverns contrast with the glass towers.
Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus
The Gothic cathedral where Holy Roman Emperors were crowned. Its tower offers views over the centre.
Eiserner Steg
Iron footbridge over the Main with one of the best views of the city skyline.
Städel Museum
One of Germany's leading art museums, on the Museumsufer, the riverside museum embankment along the Main.
Palmengarten
Botanical garden with large glasshouses of tropical and subtropical plants, next to the Grüneburgpark.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main airport is about 12 km from central Frankfurt am Main.
How do I get from the airport to central Frankfurt am Main?
From Frankfurt am Main airport you can take S-Bahn S8/S9 (train), ICE / IC (train), Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Frankfurt am Main airport have?
Frankfurt am Main has 3 terminals: T1, T2, and T3.
Landing in Frankfurt am Main?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Aerial view of Terminal 1 and its aprons: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft at the gates, seen from the air: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in hall of the new Terminal 3: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Römerberg: Dr. Thomas Liptak, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus: Norbert Nagel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Eiserner Steg: Michielverbeek, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Städel Museum: Simsalabimbam, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palmengarten: Sdkb, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons