Frankfurt Airport (FRA Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Frankfurt, Germany. It is officially identified by the IATA code FRA and ICAO code EDDF. The airport is situated at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the Europe/Berlin timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 4 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Mannheim-City Airport (MHG) and Siegerland Airport (SGE), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 1224 ft

Coordinates 50.03, 8.561

Timezone Europe/Berlin

Runways 4

Expert Connection Tips for Frankfurt

Massive Walking Distances FRA is notoriously huge. Walking from gates A to Z in Terminal 1 can take 35-40 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes and head straight to your gate.

SkyLine Train (Airside) The SkyLine mover connects T1 and T2 every 2-3 minutes. It operates on both landside AND airside, avoiding security re-screening for transit.

Z Gates to A Gates Flights from US/UK arrive at Z gates (Level 3). Schengen departures are at A gates (Level 2). You must clear passport control going down.

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Lounges & Services

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Airport-Frankfurt

Free 24h access provided by Deutsche Telekom.

LuxxLounge

Priority Pass / 30€

Terminal 1, Hall B (Landside) • 07:00 - 21:00

Accessible before security. Showers and cold German food.

Transport & Connections

Regional & Commuter Rail

S-Bahn S8/S9 DB Regio
S-Bahn S8 / S9 RMV

High-Speed Rail

ICE High-Speed Train Deutsche Bahn

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Nearby Airports

Mannheim-City Airport MHG Siegerland Airport SGE Frankfurt-Hahn Airport HHN Cologne Bonn Airport CGN Saarbrücken Airport SCN Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport FKB

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FAQ

The IATA code for Frankfurt Airport is FRA. Its ICAO code is EDDF.

Frankfurt Airport is located in or near Frankfurt, DE. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Frankfurt Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Frankfurt Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.