Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of the centre of Frankfurt.

Getting to the city

Frankfurt Airport has trains from two railway stations: the long-distance railway station is at the AIRail Terminal; and there is a local railway station for S-Bahn, regional, and local trains in Terminal 1. Both railway stations are linked to Terminal 2. Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2; tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Various shuttles also operate from the airport, some run by airlines.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car hire companies are represented in both terminals.

Airport Taxis

Taxis can be found outside either terminal and will take 20-30 minutes for the eight mile (13km) drive to the city centre. Taxis are metered.

Facilities

Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business centre offers internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas.

Parking

Each terminal at Frankfurt International Airport has its own parking facility; 30 minutes costs between €2.50 and €5, and €15 per hour thereafter. Long-term parking starts from €29 per day and the more distant parking lots are connected to the terminals by free shuttle services.

Website www.frankfurt-airport.com

The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.

Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)

Location

75 miles (120km) from Frankfurt

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).

Parking

The Comfort lot (closest to the terminal) charges €2.50 per hour, €18 per day and €95 per week. The Quality lot is €2 per hour, €7 per day and €40 per week. The Smart lot is €2, €5.50 per day and €33 per week; while the Low-cost lot is €2 per hour, €3.50 per day or €24.50 per week. All lots are connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service.

Website www.hahn-airport.de