Information on Frankfurt

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Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Information

Introduction

Frankfurt is the busiest airport not merely in Germany, but on the entire European continent. It set a new record for passengers handled in 2004, topping 50 million. The airport has scheduled connections to 296 airports in 105 countries. Not only is Frankfurt a popular destination in itself, but it is also an important air transfer point to many other countries in Eastern Europe and Asia. A second terminal was opened in 1994, and plans are under way for a third terminal to handle the increased traffic. Free shuttle trains and buses run between the terminals. Frankfurt Airport is located 12kms southwest of the city centre.

Airport parking at Frankfurt International Airport

There are parking spaces for 15,000 vehicles at the airport’s various multi-storey and underground car parks, all of which provide direct access to the terminals. Car parks P1-P5 serve Terminal 1, while car parks P8 and P9 serve Terminal 2. There are spaces reserved exclusively for women drivers in P1, P4 and P5. Parking with enhanced security is available as well.

Getting to and from Frankfurt International Airport

Europe’s busiest expressway cloverleaf, the Frankfurter Kreuz, is adjacent to the airport. This intersection of the A3 (Cologne-Munich) and A5 (Hannover-Basel) autobahns allows easy automobile access to Frankfurt and other area destinations. The airport has two railway stations. The long-distance station is next to Terminal 1, linked by a connector building. High-speed trains run to Cologne (1 hour) and Stuttgart (1 hour and 15 minutes). The local S-Bahn railway station is located in Terminal 1, level 1. From here, trains depart for Frankfurt’s Hauptbahnhof (central station) and many other regional destinations. Buses depart for Frankfurt and other area cities from outside the arrivals level of both terminals. Taxis are also readily available; journey time to the city centre is 20 to 30 minutes and costs about €20.

Amenities at Frankfurt International Airport

The airport has banks in 18 locations, 16 currency exchange booths, and numerous ATMs. Both terminals have post offices as well. The airport has more than 130 shops, including duty-free and 24-hour newsagents. There is also an extensive array of bars, restaurants and cafés, many of which are open 24 hours. Additional amenities include a 24-hour medical centre, a hair salon and an airport casino. The airport’s conference centre offers meeting rooms with audiovisual and telecommunications equipment, plus secretarial services and interpreters.

Essential Travel airport parking

Essential travel can provide airport parking at all major UK airports. Below is a list of some of the busier airports.

Aberdeen airport parking
Aberdeen's car park is Aberdeen Airpark.

Birmingham airport parking
Birmingham's car parks are APH Birmingham and Airparks Birmingham.

Bristol airport parking
Bristol's car park is Silver Parking.

Cardiff airport parking
Cardiff's car parks include - Airparks Cardiff and Highwayman Parking.

East Midlands airport parking
East Midlands's car park is Airparks East Midlands.

Edinburgh airport parking
Edinburgh's car parks include - Park and Fly and Secure Air Parks Edinburgh.

Gatwick airport parking
Gatwick's car parks include - APH Gatwick, Parking Express, BCP Gatwick and NCP Flightpath.

Glasgow airport parking
Glasgow's car parks include - Airparks Glasgow, Parksafe Glasgow and NCP Flightpath.

Heathrow airport parking
Car parks include - Parking Express, Pink Elephant and Purple Parking.

Luton airport parking
Luton's car parks include - Airparks Luton.

Manchester airport parking
Manchester's car parks include - APH Manchester, Carminder, Premier and Ringway Airpark.