10 hour Frankfurt layover
Feb 22, 2019, 8:28 am
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10 hour Frankfurt layover
I’ve got a 10 hour layover starting at 9:30 AM (SEA -> FRA, FRA -> IST). Is this long enough to go into the city? Any advice on storing a backpack and one carry on at the airport? Also, any concerns for immigration?
Feb 22, 2019, 8:56 am
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Airport has luggage storage. It is reasonably priced and well signposted.
Immigration is very easy, just tell them you have a long layover and would like to go into the city. Assuming you are admissible into the Schengen area this should not be a problem, FRA is a major transit hub and lots of people (including myself) have done this trip.
Feb 22, 2019, 10:05 am
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in addition to Agneisse’s suggestions if you search for “FRA layover” in the Germany forum you will find pleanty of ideas.
Feb 23, 2019, 11:29 pm
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Awesome, thanks all!
Also, I’ll be flying over in Lufthansa business. Any chance at a shower or arrivals lounge?
Also, I’ll be flying over in Lufthansa business. Any chance at a shower or arrivals lounge?
Feb 23, 2019, 11:45 pm
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Yes to both. Welcome Lounge.
Feb 24, 2019, 9:36 am
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I am not sure if you will get the same thing I get whenever I arrive in Europe at the morning hours: Being hit by jetlag and just want a decent bed to catch some sleep.
If so get yourself a day room in any of the nearby hotels instead of going to town.
If so get yourself a day room in any of the nearby hotels instead of going to town.
Feb 24, 2019, 10:21 am
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Feb 28, 2019, 9:51 am
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