Frankfurt Main Airport

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5/10

"very fast to the plane"

(Germany)

Not Verified | I was traveling to Madeira and my departure was from Terminal 2. It´s much more smaller than Terminal 1. You haven´t so much shopping sites than in the other terminal. The duty free shop so tiny. But you get from check in it is very fast to the plane.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitDecember 2017
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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3/10

"I try to avoid this airport"

(United Kingdom)

Trip Verified | Every Monday morning the same, not enough security and waiting lines even outside the gated waiting area for security. Long walking ways and very high parking prices. Duty free is good, and food ok, but that’s it. I try to avoid this airport but can’t. Munich is much better
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitJanuary 2018
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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2/10

"Avoid Frankfurt airport like the plaque"

(United Kingdom)

Not Verified | Arrived from Canada on an Air Canada flight and had to transfer to another Lufthansa flight in another terminal. Both my wife and I had to go through security and move to the other terminal, Firstly the queues for security were really bad and eventually I found out that there were too little security staff for the quantity of checks they were doing (well above and behond what a security has to be). Checks were made thoroughly on everything, laptops, cameras, Ipads, batteries, mobile phones, charging leads etc.., they asked to switch everyone on and they then checked the functionality. Then they had to be put back into bags and they all went through the x-ray machine, At this point I was asked to go through scanner, which in my case went off. A security guard then frisked me and found I had left my wallet in my pocket and was asked to remove it, plus my handkerchief. He check them both visually and then started shouting why I hadn't sent them through the conveyor. He then put them thorugh the conveyor, by now he asked me to remove my shoes and socks and put them seperately through the conveyor. He was very condescending, arrogant, loud speaking, who be-llittled me. By this time my blood pressure was rising rapidly. Then I said I have been through security in Canada, then his voice went up again and said 'this is Germany and we do things properly and thoroughly'. Eventually it took us over an hour to get through, then when we arrived at our terminal gate, we were asked if we would like 250 euros each for our seats as they have over booked. Basically I have travelled extensively through the world and this was by far my worst experience. Avoid Frankfurt airport like the plaque.
Experience At AirportTransit
Date VisitOctober 2017
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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7/10

"airport is neat and clean"

(Germany)

Not Verified | This is one of the biggest airports I have seen. The airport is neat and clean. But I had the first ever experience of using a luggage trolley with a Euro coin. So without using a coin it's not possible to use luggage trolley. The airport has a very big runway and also several terminals. For connecting terminals there are shuttle services. Immigration service is very fast.
Experience At AirportArrival Only
Date VisitOctober 2017
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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6/10

"difficult to rate"

(Germany)

Trip Verified | Frankfurt airport is difficult to rate because it depends from where to where you have to transfer exactly and which terminal you have to use. Lufthansa and Star Alliance use Terminal 1 while most of other airlines use Terminal 2. Begin of last year I flew Lufthansa HAJ-FRA-IKA. The aircraft had an outside position and for transfer I needed to do security check again. I had 90 mins transfer time and almost missed my connection flight. This time I flew HAJ-FRA-MIA and it took me only 10 mins from one aircraft to the other. Terminal 1 check in area is quite outdated and old fashioned. After check-in you find a shop and restaurant area. Shops and restaurants are ok, but that area is often busy. From there you go to the different areas. The Schengen area is a like a long corridor with sometimes long ways. Some restaurants or food stalls in between, but atmosphere is not nice. The new area for US flights is modern and have a much better atmosphere. For arrival it was a bit messy. They have E-gate for EU citizen and manned booth for non EU-citizen. Unfortunately the E-gates havent been accesible as a long queue of non EU-citizen block the way. Terminal 2 is not so busy, newer and overall more convenient. Disadvantage is that you have to transfer by bus or people mover when arriving by train. Upstairs in check in there are some restaurants and shops. After immigration you find more of it, some shops have a really good choice. Security check will be done at the gates. I recommend Terminal 2 but Terminal 1 only limited.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitNovember 2017
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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2/10

"totally disinterested in helping you"

(Italy)

Trip Verified | Frankfurt Airport is like a maze with rude staff, totally disinterested in helping you. Staff attitude was totally different with German people and foreign people. Probably one of the worst airports (between bigger airports) I have ever been and - being able to choose - I would never travel through this airport again. Lounge was old and difficult to reach.
Experience At AirportTransit
Date VisitJanuary 2018
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages N/A
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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3/10

"security check is inefficient"

(France)

Not Verified | My review is mainly for the terminal 2. The shuttle bus interval is too long resulting a crowed bus. The bus itself lacks luggage shelves. The men's room is not clean. The tap sensor is of poor quality or poorly tuned, you have to put one hand in front of the sensor while washing the other. The arrival gate is directly in front of the departure security check queue. The security check staff is inefficient, often chatting among themselves. You don't have the tray ready for preparation, you need to fetch the trays yourself and hand them to the security guy to put your stuff. And even that they can get it wrong. It's understandable to help the first time flyers or if they have different rules than the other airports, otherwise just put the trays at the end of the queue and let the passengers help themselves. Taking off shoes is also required, but even at CDG they'll give you a plastic to wrap your feet, but here you'll have to walk on your socks or bare feet for some. There are not enough seats for people waiting at the boarding gate.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitJanuary 2018
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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2/10

"airport has become dysfunctional"

(Thailand)

Trip Verified | This airport has become dysfunctional and compares very poorly with the likes of Amsterdam, Munich and Vienna (even Rome). It's disturbingly similar to Paris CDG. It has very poor signage, a confusing layout, "mystery tour" transfers between terminals, zero help desks. I'm an experienced traveler and I find it very confusing, so pity those who are first-timers or speakers of a language other than German or English. After traversing the entire length of the building looking for directions or help, without success, I was forced to ask directions from an airline desk (Condor, with whom I was not flying). Fortunately the charming lady on the desk gave me clear directions and when I reached the transfer point (many twists/turns, ups/downs to reach it) there were 3 staff members wearing "Ask Me" badges, happily chatting among themselves, pity they didn't spread out and try to assist some of the confused customers. The experience in FRA was poor and I would avoid it in future if there is a viable alternative.
Experience At AirportTransit
Date VisitDecember 2017
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages N/A
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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2/10

"Avoid this airport if possible"

(Germany)

Trip Verified | Avoid this airport if possible. Lots of flights at outside position, crowded buses that do not bring you directly to the baggage area, instead you still have to walk a lot through the airport. Security is a mess - even at "fast Track" it takes quite some time.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitDecember 2017
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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1/10

"extremely rude and obnoxious"

(Canada)

Not Verified | Gate B officers and security check are extremely rude and obnoxious. Threw away all the medecine bought at their airport. Rude, rude, rude with the way they ask you to open the bag. I have heard these comments before but just experienced them. No manners.
Experience At AirportTransit
Date VisitDecember 2017
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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