Letališče Frankfurt ali nemško Flughafen Frankfurt am Main je vstopna točka za številne obiskovalce Nemčije. Letališče se nahaja na več kot 5000 hektarjih zemlje in ima dva potniška terminala, štiri vzletno-pristajalne steze in obsežne storitve za potnike. 1
Je najbolj obremenjeno letališče v Nemčiji in eno izmed najbolj obremenjenih letališč na svetu, deloma zahvaljujoč temu, da je glavno vozlišče za Lufthanso in Condor ter glavno prestopno mesto za domača in mednarodna potovanja. Ne glede na to, ali je vaš cilj mesto Frankfurt ali druga destinacija v Nemčiji ali Evropi, vas bo letališče Frankfurt popeljalo tja.
Koda letališča, lokacija in kontaktni podatki
Letališče Frankfurt (FRA) se nahaja približno 7 milj (12 km) jugozahodno od središča Frankfurta. Območje, ki obkroža letališče, je vključeno v lastno mestno četrt Frankfurt, imenovano Frankfurt-Flughafen .
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Vedite, preden greste
Letališče Frankfurt je več kot le letališče. To je ogromen kompleks, ki vključuje nakupovalno središče in Squaire, največjo nemško poslovno stavbo, v kateri sta tudi nakupovalno središče in dva hotela Hilton. Je zlahka dostopen z letališča in povezan s terminalom 1 preko prehoda za pešce.
Samo letališče ima dva glavna terminala in manjši terminal prvega razreda, ki ga uporablja izključno Lufthansa. V starejšem in večjem terminalu 1 so dvorane A, B, C in Z. Razdeljen je na tri nivoje z odhodi v zgornjem nadstropju, prihodi in prevzemi prtljage v pritličju ter nivojem prevoza spodaj. Leti na neschengenske destinacije odhajajo od vrat Z, schengenski leti pa od vrat A. Terminal 2 je sodobnejši terminal in ima dvorana D in E. Tretji terminal je trenutno v gradnji in naj bi bil odprt leta 2023. 2
Za potovanje med terminali se vkrcajte na enega brezplačnega vlaka Skyline, ki traja približno dve minuti, da pridete do naslednjega terminala.
Parkirišče na letališču
Letališče Frankfurt ima več kot 15.000 parkirnih mest, vendar je zaradi poslovanja letališča potrebno, da svoje rezervirate vnaprej, če nameravate svoj avto na letališču pustiti dolgoročno. 3 Parkirišče lahko vnaprej rezervirate na spletni strani letališča, vendar morate plačati najmanj en dan. Od tu je na voljo brezplačen prevoz, ki vozi vsakih 20 minut do terminalov 1 in 2.
Druga možnost je, da izkoristite ugodnosti Park, Sleep, & Fly v hotelih Intercity ali Sheraton na terminalu 1, ki vključujejo 15 dni brezplačnega parkiranja, če preživite vsaj eno noč v katerem koli hotelu.
Navodila za vožnjo
Letališče Frankfurt je dobro povezano z avtocesto, saj je blizu Frankfurter Kreuz, kjer se križata dve prometni avtocesti, A3 in A5. Znaki v nemščini in angleščini jasno označujejo pot do letališča in na različna območja.
Javni prevoz in taksiji
Letališče Frankfurt ima dve železniški postaji, obe se nahajata na terminalu 1. Regionalna železniška postaja Airport ponuja podzemne, regionalne in lokalne vlake; S podzemnimi linijami S8 in S9 se lahko pripeljete do središča Frankfurta (približno 15 minut) ali do glavne železniške postaje v Frankfurtu (približno 10 minut).
Železniška postaja za dolge razdalje letališča je tik ob terminalu 1, s hitrimi medkrajevnimi vlaki (ICE), ki odhajajo v vse smeri. Prihodni železniški potniki se lahko prijavijo kar na železniški postaji za približno 60 letalskih prevoznikov.
Javni avtobusi vozijo med letališčem Frankfurt in središčem Frankfurta, Schwanheimom in Darmstadtom. Avtobusi na dolge razdalje, ki jih upravljajo podjetja, kot sta FlixBus in BlaBlaBus, vas lahko povežejo z mesti po Nemčiji in Evropi.
Taksiji so na voljo zunaj obeh terminalov. Vožnja s taksijem do središča Frankfurta traja približno 20 do 30 minut in stane približno 40 evrov.
Če bivate v bližnjem hotelu, lahko preverite tudi, ali imajo brezplačen prevoz do in z letališča.
Kje jesti in piti
Za najboljše možnosti hrane v bližini letališča Frankfurt, jejte, preden greste skozi varnost in obiščete Squaire. Ta velika zgradba ponuja številne odlične restavracije in bare, kot so Paulaner in the Squaire, Thong Thai in Flavors.
Če raje jeste bližje svojim vratom, boste zlahka naleteli na restavracije s hitro hrano, kot sta McDonald’s in Deli Bros, lahko pa se tudi sprostite ob sedečem obroku ali pijači v baru v vročih točkah, kot sta Haussman’s ali Käfer’s. Za zdravo hrano si privoščite smoothie v italijansko-ameriški delikatesi Goodmann & Filippo ali si privoščite zdrav prigrizek v trgovini Natural Shop v terminalu 1.
Kje nakupovati
At the Frankfurt Airport, you can shop until you drop with hundreds of luxury and niche brands, so it’s possible to buy everything and anything from Rolexes to Rubik’s Cubes.
In the large Terminal 1, you’ll find well-known luxury brands like Hugo Boss, Versace, Burberry, Duty-Free, Swarvoski, and others. Plus, you’ll also find convenience stores, souvenir shops, and even a camera store. If you’re celebrating a major business deal (or maybe you’re just feeling fancy), you can pay a visit to Caviar House and Prunier, which sells champagne, caviar, and caviar accessories like gold-plated caviar spoons. If you’re on your way to somewhere adventurous, check out outdoor retailers like Geox and Jack Wolfskin.
When shopping in Terminal 2, make sure to first check out the coupon wall on the third level of the shopping plaza to find out which stores are offering deals. This terminal is smaller and has fewer options, but you can still find shops like Brinckmann & Lange, Mont Blanc, and Tumi.
How to Spend Your Layover
There’s plenty to do inside the Frankfurt Airport if you’re trying to make the most of a short layover, whether you decide to go shopping or sign up for one of the Airport Experience Tours, which will take you behind the scenes of the massive airport. You could also watch a movie with your traveling companions or play some video games in one of the airport’s many entertainment centers located in Terminal 1. Think you could use a nap and a shower before your onward flight? Check out the My Cloud Transit Hotel in Terminal 1, where private rooms can be booked by the hour.
There’s even more to do if you leave the terminal, which of course means you’ll have to pass through security on your way back. If you have a lot of time, consider taking public transportation into the Frankfurt city center, where you can visit Frankfurt’s reconstructed Old Town, which is a working re-creation of the part of the city that was destroyed during World War II.
Don’t want to travel too far from the airport? You can still entertain yourself in the immediate airport vicinity either at the Squaire shopping mall or at the airport itself, where you’ll find a shopping mall with a grocery store, casino, hair salon, and laundromat–all before security. For business travelers, there is even a conference room you could rent just in case you decide to squeeze in a quick meeting.
Whether you have an overnight layover or an early morning flight, there are many hotels near the airport where you can get some serious rest. The Sheraton and the Hilton Garden Inn are both within walking distance and others like the Park Inn by Radisson and Steigenberger Airport Hotel offer complimentary shuttles to and from the airport.
Airport Lounges
In an airport as big and busy as Frankfurt’s, you can expect to find a variety of premium lounges. As Lufthansa airline’s main hub, the Frankfurt airport offers first-class lounges, senator lounges, business lounges, a Welcome Lounge (for intercontinental travelers), and also operates a Private Suite.
For the Lufthansa lounges, you’ll need a membership or premium ticket to enter, but it’s possible to purchase passes for the LUXX lounge in Terminal 1 or the Air France, Premium Traveller, Primeclass, Priority, or Sky lounges in Terminal 2.
*Due to COVID-19, terminal 2 is currently closed, therefore, all airport lounges in this terminal are closed as a result. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Wi-Fi and Charging Stations
Free Wi-Fi and thousands of power outlets and USB ports are located throughout the airport. There are many high-tables with barstools, power outlets, and wireless charging.
Airport Tips and Tidbits
- If you’re not feeling well, there is a medical clinic in the Terminal 1 Arrivals area and three pharmacies.
- For families with small children, free strollers can be picked up at the service points. Children’s play areas are also located throughout the airport.
- There is a post office in Terminal 1, just in case you need to mail anything last-minute.
- Could you use some fresh air? There’s a rooftop deck in Terminal 1 above Gate B42. From here, you’ll have panoramic views of the airfield and there’s even a telescope.
- Reset after your long-haul flight with one of the shower facilities located throughout the terminal. You will have to pay a small fee, but it’s much cheaper than booking a hotel.
- There are leisure zones located throughout both terminals, which provide comfortable lounge chairs and a warm ambiance with plenty of power outlets. Keep an eye out for the futuristic-looking Silent Chairs, which are designed to block out noise.
- If you need a more private space for peace and quiet, you can visit the Quiet Room in Terminal 1 or stretch out in one of the yoga rooms, which are located in both terminals.