Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) south west of the centre of Frankfurt.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).
Contacts: Tel: +49 (0)69 6900.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people
mover.
Transfer to the city: Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from
outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus
driver. Many hotels provide a free shuttle service to and from the
airport. Rail connections are excellent; the airport has a station
beneath Terminal 1, from which trains depart regularly to central
Frankfurt, 24 hours a day. There is also a long-distance train
station open between 5am and midnight, accessible from Terminal 1,
from which Intercity and Eurocity trains depart. Taxis are
available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt
takes 20-30 minutes.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented in both terminals at the airport
include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Facilities: Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the
world; it even offers a casino. 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.
Disabled facilities are good; travellers with special needs should
ideally contact their airline in advance.
Departure tax: None.
Website:www.frankfurt-airport.com
