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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 6900-66634.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.
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 at Terminal 1, Level 1. Both railway stations are linked to Terminal 2 via buses and the Sky Line. Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Airline shuttles, including Lufthansa Airport Shuttle and Hahn Airport shuttle, depart from Terminal 1 outside Arrival Hall B. Taxis are available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt takes 20-30 minutes. Car hire companies are represented in both terminals.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented in both terminals at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: From Franfurt Airport taxis can be found outside either terminal and will take 20-30 minutes for the 8-mile (13km) drive to the city centre. Taxis are metered and prices are around €24 into town. Be careful of taxi drivers taking longer routes to increase the fare.
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.
Parking: Each terminal at Frankfurt International Airport has its own parking facility; 30 minutes costs €2.50, and charges are €4 per hour thereafter. Long-term parking is €25 per day, however the Holiday Parking lot starts at €23.50 per day and €64 per week and is connected to the terminals by a free shuttle services.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.frankfurt-airport.com
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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
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