Jun 5, 2014, 1:13 pm
Last edit by: oliver2002
Welcome to the FRA connection thread! If you are new to FRA or this thread, please read the first post where you will find a summary of all pertinent information before asking more specific questions.
Current MCT in FRA connecting to/from LH:
Current MCT in FRA connecting to/from LH:
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DMLH/FRA/LH/17MAY22 FRA LH TO LH FRA-FRA FROM - TO D/D D/I I/D I/I CC FLTN-FLTR ORGN EQP TM CS-CC FLTN-FLTR DEST EQP TM CS HHMM HHMM HHMM HHMM LH BUS - ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH - TRN 0100 0100 0100 0100 LH BR - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH CA - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH CN - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH EG - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH ET - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH IN - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH JP - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH QA - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH SG - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH TH - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH US - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH ZA - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH - US ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH KJR - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH KWQ - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH QDU - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH QKL - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH QKU - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH ZWS - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH KLT BUS - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH SDA BUS - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH 0400-0799 - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH Y- TRN 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH KJR Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH KWQ Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH QDU Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH QKL Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH QKU Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH ZWS Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH KLT BUS Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH SDA BUS Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH CA- ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH AC- TRN ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH PL LO- ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH PL LO- SC ---- ---- ---- 0100 TRN -LH ---- 0100 0100 0100 -LH BR ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH CA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH CN ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH EG ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH ET ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH IN ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH JP ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH QA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH SG ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH TH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH US ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH ZA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH TLV ---- 0100 ---- 0100 BUS -LH TLV ---- 0200 ---- 0200 TRN -LH TLV ---- 0200 ---- 0200 TRS -LH TLV ---- 0200 ---- 0200 -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 BUS -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0115 ---- 0115 -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0100 0100 0100 0100 LH -LH BUS 0100 0100 0100 0100 LH TRN -LH BUS INV INV INV INV LH TRS -LH BUS INV INV INV INV LH BUS -LH TRN INV INV INV INV LH BUS -LH TRS INV INV INV INV LH SC BUS -LH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH SC TRN -LH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH SC TRS -LH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH -LH SC BUS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH -LH SC TRN ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH -LH SC TRS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH SC TRN -LH SC TRN INV INV INV INV LH SC TRS -LH SC TRN INV INV INV INV LH SC TRN -LH SC TRS INV INV INV INV LH SC TRS -LH SC TRS INV INV INV INV LH XER BUS -LH SC ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH -LH TLV ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH 0400-0799 -LH BUS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH 0400-0799 -LH TRN ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH 0400-0799 -LH TRS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH BUS -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH TRN -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH TRS -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH SC -LH 0400-0799 SG ---- 0045 ---- 0045 LH SC -LH 0400-0799 US ---- 0045 ---- 0045 LH SC -LH 0400-0799 ZA ---- 0045 ---- 0045 LH SC TRS -LH 0400-0799 US ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH BUS -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 BUS ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRN ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRS ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH Y-LH BUS ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH AC-LH TRN ---- ---- 0200 ---- LH US UA-LH ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH UA-LH BY ---- ---- ---- INV LH EW-LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 BUS Y ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRN Y ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRS Y ---- ---- 0100 ---- -LH AC ---- ---- ---- 0100 -LH AI ---- 0115 ---- 0115 -LH XQ ---- 0130 ---- 0130 -LH PL LO ---- 0100 ---- ---- -LH BR OS ---- 0100 ---- ---- SC -LH PL LO ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH -LH UA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH -LH XQ ---- 0130 ---- 0130 LH BUS -LH AC ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH TRN -LH AC ---- 0200 ---- 0200 LH TRN -LH UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH BY -LH UA ---- ---- ---- INV LH QDU -LH US UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH QKL -LH US UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH ZWS -LH US UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH LG-LH AC ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH AC-LH LG ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH AC-LH AT OS ---- ---- ---- 0100
Connecting in Frankfurt [FRA] 2009-2023 (retired)
Feb 24, 2010, 8:38 am
#151
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Why not taking the SkyTrain immediately and do the food/shopping at Terminal 2 (D,E)? There are some restaurants with a nice view to the tarmac.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0cLcPZ8iA
Mar 1, 2010, 5:57 am
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I will be connecting in FRA in two weeks from IAD-FRA-DUS. My layover is only 90 min. Where is the best place to clear domestic customs to get to the domestic gates?
Also on the Return I am flight DUS-FRA-IAD and have 3.5 hours. Where is the best place to clear the "extra" security for the USA bound flights and is 3.5 hours enough time?
Thanks
Ben
Also on the Return I am flight DUS-FRA-IAD and have 3.5 hours. Where is the best place to clear the "extra" security for the USA bound flights and is 3.5 hours enough time?
Thanks
Ben
Mar 1, 2010, 8:39 am
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No, I recommend at least 11.5 hours.
Mar 1, 2010, 10:32 am
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So is there only one place to clear the pre USA security? I thought there was another one at the other end of the terminal.
Mar 7, 2010, 3:51 pm
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FLYING:
LH3267 PRG-FRA Arrives 7:10
SQ0026 FRA-JFK Departs 8:20
Pretty confused about whether this is going to be enough time or not. Does SQ always go out of the C gates? If so, I'm guaranteed to have to reclear security, right?
LH3267 PRG-FRA Arrives 7:10
SQ0026 FRA-JFK Departs 8:20
Pretty confused about whether this is going to be enough time or not. Does SQ always go out of the C gates? If so, I'm guaranteed to have to reclear security, right?
Mar 7, 2010, 5:55 pm
#156
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If this were a longhaul to shorthaul connection on one ticket with any baggage checked through, I would say it's doable but I don't think there's a correct answer. If your PRG flight is on time you'll probably make but if it's not...
Mar 7, 2010, 10:27 pm
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You may like to check the SQ forum but SQ departures to JFK appear to have been from a (presumably lower) C gate for some time. Since it's a US departure you will have to clear security.
If this were a longhaul to shorthaul connection on one ticket with any baggage checked through, I would say it's doable but I don't think there's a correct answer. If your PRG flight is on time you'll probably make but if it's not...
If this were a longhaul to shorthaul connection on one ticket with any baggage checked through, I would say it's doable but I don't think there's a correct answer. If your PRG flight is on time you'll probably make but if it's not...
I really don't care that much if I miss the flight so long as I'm reaccomodated. This is a mileage res and its the only option across the pond left that day, so I really don't care how I make it home so long as I do....
Mar 8, 2010, 1:38 am
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It's a UA ticketed reservation. Tough to say, obviously, but if its legally booked onto one ticket and I miss the SQ flight because the LH one is late, am I SOL or will I be reaccomodated? (If yes, do I talk to SQ, LH, or UA?)
I really don't care that much if I miss the flight so long as I'm reaccomodated. This is a mileage res and its the only option across the pond left that day, so I really don't care how I make it home so long as I do....
I really don't care that much if I miss the flight so long as I'm reaccomodated. This is a mileage res and its the only option across the pond left that day, so I really don't care how I make it home so long as I do....
I often do 90 mins connections from a shorthaul to a longhaul in FRA with plenty of time to spare, and if your incoming flight is on time you should be fine. If by any chance it isn't I'm sure you will be reaccommodated but I'm afraid I can't tell you how it will work.
Mar 9, 2010, 4:49 am
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Since you will be flying between two non-Schengen countries there's no need to clear passport control at FRA. Your baggage can be checked through to your final destination and there's no need to go through customs either, just one or two security checkpoints in each direction.
Your IST flight will probably arrive at a B gate or bus gate at B international arrival. From there follow the signs to your departure gate for the MIA flight which is likely to be a C gate, though this could change. If it's one of the C gates you go up one or two levels (depending on where you start) and it's quite a long walk with a security screening point on the way.
On the way back your flight from MIA can arrive anywhere and the IST flight will probably leave from a B gate. Again there's no need to clear passport control.
Enjoy your trip!
Your IST flight will probably arrive at a B gate or bus gate at B international arrival. From there follow the signs to your departure gate for the MIA flight which is likely to be a C gate, though this could change. If it's one of the C gates you go up one or two levels (depending on where you start) and it's quite a long walk with a security screening point on the way.
On the way back your flight from MIA can arrive anywhere and the IST flight will probably leave from a B gate. Again there's no need to clear passport control.
Enjoy your trip!
Can you also help me with that, how to get there and how long it will take ? ( just in case that my flight also is in that Terminal instead of the usual Terminal C )
Thank You
Mar 9, 2010, 5:11 am
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I just checked from LH website and the flight from FRA to MIA yesterday was from Terminal A. ( gate A65 to be precise)
Can you also help me with that, how to get there and how long it will take ? ( just in case that my flight also is in that Terminal instead of the usual Terminal C )
Can you also help me with that, how to get there and how long it will take ? ( just in case that my flight also is in that Terminal instead of the usual Terminal C )
Wherever you arrive (B gate or B bus arrival) follow the signs for your departure gate, which will take you to the central area of Concourse B (level 3). From there you will be directed to the SkyLine train platform if you follow the signs for A51-65 gates.
If your departure gate is a C gate you'll have to walk.
It shouldn't take more than 10-15 mins from the central area of Concourse B either way (unless there's a long wait for security check).
Mar 14, 2010, 12:28 am
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Connection DUS-FRA-MCO
I have a connecting flight from DUS to Orlando via Frankfurt. the DUS Flight shows arriving at A40 and the Orlando flight is leaving C13. From one end to the other end of the airport. What will be the best strategy for this connection? Because i am flying F, shall i use the FCT or the FCL in B?
Any idea avoiding walking through the whole terminal?
Any idea avoiding walking through the whole terminal?
Mar 14, 2010, 1:55 am
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I have a connecting flight from DUS to Orlando via Frankfurt. the DUS Flight shows arriving at A40 and the Orlando flight is leaving C13. From one end to the other end of the airport. What will be the best strategy for this connection? Because i am flying F, shall i use the FCT or the FCL in B?
Any idea avoiding walking through the whole terminal?
Any idea avoiding walking through the whole terminal?
If you have the time to get there the FCT will be less hassle for passport control/security screening than the FCL B.
As you know the same flight can arrive at any gate on a given day but it's quite a long walk to anywhere from A40! It's possible that your flight will arrive at a remote apron position and you will be driven to the main terminal either by a limo or a bus.
Mar 14, 2010, 3:01 am
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I have a connecting flight from DUS to Orlando via Frankfurt. the DUS Flight shows arriving at A40 and the Orlando flight is leaving C13. From one end to the other end of the airport. What will be the best strategy for this connection? Because i am flying F, shall i use the FCT or the FCL in B?
Any idea avoiding walking through the whole terminal?
Any idea avoiding walking through the whole terminal?
Mar 14, 2010, 5:11 am
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Connection time will be 150 miinutes. I know, FRA needs a big connection window. remember the running from the A-gates to the B- gates, connection to the early SQ flight to JFK. But i thought travelling 1st would make it a bit easier.
Mar 14, 2010, 6:41 am
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150 minutes should be enough for a visit to the FCT.