Frankfurt Airport

The most important information for passengers

• You can find a list of all of the airlines that operate at Frankfurt Airport on the monitors and posters in the terminals, on our website at https://www.frankfurt-airport.com, or in the FRA App.
• Please be at your flight’s departure gate at the time your airline has indicated for the start of boarding.
• You can find up-to-date information on the anticipated waiting times at the security checkpoints in the FRA App and at our information kiosks.
• You are entitled to use the fast lanes if your flight appears on the monitors at the security checkpoint.

At the security checkpoint

• Take advantage of the wait to unpack tablets, e-books, laptops and other electronic devices and place them in a separate tray.
• After clearing the security check, consult the monitors to see if your boarding gate has been changed at the last minute.
• Passengers with a biometric passport (e-passport) or German ID card can use the automated border control system EasyPASS.

What may be packed in checked luggage?

Dangerous Goods

• As opposed to hand luggage, lithium-metal batteries containing up to 2 g of lithium and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with up to 100 watt-hours may only be placed inside checked luggage if they are installed in an electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or camera (not loose).

Not Allowed

•  Powerbanks, E-Cigarettes,  Self-Balancing Scooters (Hoverboards), Lighters (Gas, gasoline and Zippo-type lighters), Matches

What can you carry into the aircraft cabin?

Liquids

• Liquids, gels, creams, pastes and aerosols only in individual 100ml or smaller containers, which must be placed inside a transparent, reclosable 1-liter plastic bag.
• Only one bag is allowed per passenger.

Medications and special food (e.g. baby food)

• You must prove that they will be needed during the flight.
• They do not need to be placed inside a plastic bag, and the containers may be larger than 100ml.

Duty-free articles

• Duty-free liquids purchased at airports or on board from airlines may be carried in a sealed duty-free bag together with the receipt (limited to one per passenger; may not be placed inside carry-on luggage).

Dangerous Goods

• Lithium-metal batteries containing up to 2 g of lithium and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with up to 100 watt-hours
• E-Cigarettes
• Powerbanks
• Gas lighters/Matches (limited to one per passenger; may not be placed inside carry-on luggage)

Not allowed

• Dangerous items (Sharp or pointed items with blades up to 6 cm long)
• Sports equipment (golf clubs, ski poles, baseball bats etc.)
• Weapons (including components and imitations such as play weapons)

For information on exceptions and possibilities for transporting other items or hazardous substances, please contact your airline or visit www.frankfurt-airport.com. 

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Online, using a machine, or with personal assistance at a counter: many airlines offer you different check-in options. See the following for details.

Check-in
Please have your flight documents, ID or passport, and visa (if required) ready. A number of airlines also let you check in online. We recommend that you arrive at the airport and complete check-in two to three hours ahead of time (depending on your destination).

Check-in Machines
Some airlines let you check in yourself using a machine. At Frankfurt Airport they are red and yellow and can be found at various locations in both terminals and the long-distance train station. After completing check-in, you can then drop off your bags at one of your airline’s designated counters. If you are traveling with carry-on luggage only, after checking in you can proceed directly to the gate (via the security checkpoint)

Evening-Before Check-in
To get your trip off to a relaxed start, some airlines allow you to check in and drop off your luggage the evening before your flight. This is a very useful and convenient service, especially for families, groups, and senior citizens with multiple and/or heavy luggage items. Please consult the table on pages 12-15 to see whether your airline offers evening-before check-in.