Originally Posted by
xyzece
Hello and I apologise in advance if the answer is in the thread, I tried searching for it but could not find what I was looking for.
On Sunday 26th, I will fly ZAG-FRA-ADB (Croatia to Turkey) so non-Schengen EU to non-Schengen non-EU if it matters. I have been stalking FlightAware and Fraport for a while and it seems passengers usually exit from ASO, A2? and Turkey flight is from C18-19 (but ofc I am aware these may change). I am a Turkish citizen with a Croatian family member permit (and should not need a transit visa thx to my permit as long as I don't leave the transit area) but my spouse will not be with me so the borders are making me nervous...
However, my question is regarding going from A2 to C18-19.
1) One of the posts here states there will be two transfer securities on the way, which is not ideal but OK. What does this entail? Just standard security like hand luggage etc?
2) When I use Lufthansa's app to show me directions it takes me through some passport check and then to the skyline. Does anyone have experience here with whether I need to go through a passport check? I need to stay in the transit area and walking however long necessary is OK for me as long as it doesn't jeopardise 2h I have in between the flights.
This matter stresses me out unnecessarily as it will be my first time in FRA and I thank you all in advance for any replies. Any additional advice is also welcome.
I will edit this post with my experience after my flight so it may help someone else in the future.
Hi, welcome to FT.
There is no recommended transfer path with two securities. You might be thinking of the tunnel route which contains two passport controls for Z to NS B transfer. This route is only recommended for holders of EU biometric passports, who can utilize e-gates as this means no security control in exchange for entering and leaving Schengen.
The app shows you to go through passport control because it does not understand you'll be utilizing NS exit, not Schengen one.
Your best route to C, the one which signs will point to, will be to walk to the train station, take a ride to C and then go through security there.
In any case, if in doubt, follow the signs.
Originally Posted by
gamecocklaw943
Hello, I'm flying from CLT to BSL in mid-July. Original itinerary was booked with United miles on Air Canada and Lufthansa hardware. Just got a notification of a schedule change pushing back my arrival in BSL by a few hours. Based on prior experience (albeit pre-covid, back in 2019), I understand United may let me switch up my flights because of the delay (I haven't called yet, I'd like to figure out what my ask is first).
Looking at my options, there are two other flights that connect through FRA, but only have connection times of 65 and 75 minutes -- one United hardware, arriving from ORD at 5:55 am, and the other Lufthansa hardware, arriving from IAD at 5:45 am. The connecting flight to BSL leaves at 7:00 am, on Lufthansa Cityline.
I've read back a few months into the thread, and it looks like the MCT is 60 minutes, per the chart, but I'm wondering if anyone has recent experience to share in terms of what the situation is on the ground these days. Should I even try for the earlier flight, given the short connection time? I'd love to get into BSL earlier if it's feasible. Or just stick with the delayed itinerary with a long, safe FRA layover? I'm flying economy, if that matters.
Thanks in advance for any help or input.
65/75 minutes is doable. These transats tend to arrive early, particularly the LH Dulles one can arrive on time even if delayed by an hour on departure.
In any case if you get delayed and misconnect, you'll get on the next Basel available. If I were you, I'd go for the Dulles flight and sit towards the front.