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:
Code:
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)
Jan 26, 2023, 11:56 am
#7276
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYC
Posts: 2,074
It is downstairs still, but had to go up from the B60-62 bus gate complex, then walk a little bit, then back down. And the only way I knew was asking because I could see no interconcourse bus signs in the bus gate complex when I was dropped off from my remote stand. No signage at all until you get down to this "new bus complex".
Jan 26, 2023, 11:15 pm
#7277
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: BRU
Programs: Miles&More SEN; ITA Premium, Asante Gold, IHG Platinum, BAEC Bronze, Accor Silver, Radisson Premier
Posts: 270
And this brings me back to one of my earlier questions. Is it possible to walk from Bus arrivals at AEUW (LUX-FRA CRJ) to Terminal 2 (Gate D8) via the C gates (previous recommendation from NewbieRunner was to take the Skytrain landside from T1 I believe).
The FRA airport website tells me it is possible to walk it. I understand I'll have to clear security at some point (preference for just once at D8 though I realise this is unrealistic, so if not then the fastest security queue which would be an option in my case - Business ticket if it makes a difference), and of course I know I need to pass immigration somewhere (again, my preference would be to do this early so I move into non-schengen quickly). The ticket is a morning 6am departure from LUX, 2hr20min layover in FRA, before flying onwards to Muscat with Oman Air at some point between 10-11am (can't remember the exact time). And it's all booked under one ticket.
Thanks again
The FRA airport website tells me it is possible to walk it. I understand I'll have to clear security at some point (preference for just once at D8 though I realise this is unrealistic, so if not then the fastest security queue which would be an option in my case - Business ticket if it makes a difference), and of course I know I need to pass immigration somewhere (again, my preference would be to do this early so I move into non-schengen quickly). The ticket is a morning 6am departure from LUX, 2hr20min layover in FRA, before flying onwards to Muscat with Oman Air at some point between 10-11am (can't remember the exact time). And it's all booked under one ticket.
Thanks again
Jan 27, 2023, 1:36 am
#7278
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,057
And this brings me back to one of my earlier questions. Is it possible to walk from Bus arrivals at AEUW (LUX-FRA CRJ) to Terminal 2 (Gate D8) via the C gates (previous recommendation from NewbieRunner was to take the Skytrain landside from T1 I believe).
The FRA airport website tells me it is possible to walk it. I understand I'll have to clear security at some point (preference for just once at D8 though I realise this is unrealistic, so if not then the fastest security queue which would be an option in my case - Business ticket if it makes a difference), and of course I know I need to pass immigration somewhere (again, my preference would be to do this early so I move into non-schengen quickly). The ticket is a morning 6am departure from LUX, 2hr20min layover in FRA, before flying onwards to Muscat with Oman Air at some point between 10-11am (can't remember the exact time). And it's all booked under one ticket.
Thanks again
The FRA airport website tells me it is possible to walk it. I understand I'll have to clear security at some point (preference for just once at D8 though I realise this is unrealistic, so if not then the fastest security queue which would be an option in my case - Business ticket if it makes a difference), and of course I know I need to pass immigration somewhere (again, my preference would be to do this early so I move into non-schengen quickly). The ticket is a morning 6am departure from LUX, 2hr20min layover in FRA, before flying onwards to Muscat with Oman Air at some point between 10-11am (can't remember the exact time). And it's all booked under one ticket.
Thanks again
Jan 30, 2023, 9:39 am
#7279
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Zurich
Posts: 1
Connection from A Gates to C Gates
How would connection work from flight from Zurich (Schengen) that lands in A gates and the other flight departs from C gates to Tampa on Eurowings Discover. Will I have to go through immigration and then security or just security and no immigration. And will I have to go through security more than once if taking airtrain? Thanks for your help.
Jan 30, 2023, 10:06 am
#7280
Join Date: May 2018
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 1,505
How would connection work from flight from Zurich (Schengen) that lands in A gates and the other flight departs from C gates to Tampa on Eurowings Discover. Will I have to go through immigration and then security or just security and no immigration. And will I have to go through security more than once if taking airtrain? Thanks for your help.
You can just exit landside from A, walk to C and do both security and passport control there.
Due to construction work the SkyLine service connecting Terminals 1 and 2 will be suspended between January 23 until probably March 5, 2023.
Jan 30, 2023, 10:08 am
#7281
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,057
security and immigration (Schengen exit control), not sure which one first in C.
You would only go through security once when using Skytrain, after arriving in C. You arrive in A in the secure zone, but it's not possible to reach C without leaving it.
Note that Skytrain is currently not operating. There might be shuttle busses.
You would only go through security once when using Skytrain, after arriving in C. You arrive in A in the secure zone, but it's not possible to reach C without leaving it.
Note that Skytrain is currently not operating. There might be shuttle busses.
Feb 2, 2023, 5:20 am
#7282
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bham, AL
Programs: Marriott Gold, AmEx Plat, Agnostic on Airline Programs
Posts: 394
How much time would I need to connect on two separate tickets in July? I am flying SQ from JFK>FRA (which is already bought) and then onwards to AMS, probably on LH. I will have checked bags and will need to go landside to baggage claim and then recheck them. Is three hours enough? Or would it be better to have more?
I thought I'd need to be in FRA for a few days, but as it turns out, I don't. I can get the LH flight cheaply on points, so am considering this option. But am not married to it.
I thought I'd need to be in FRA for a few days, but as it turns out, I don't. I can get the LH flight cheaply on points, so am considering this option. But am not married to it.
Feb 2, 2023, 6:28 am
#7283
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Programs: LH MM SEN & many others+++
Posts: 353
How much time would I need to connect on two separate tickets in July? I am flying SQ from JFK>FRA (which is already bought) and then onwards to AMS, probably on LH. I will have checked bags and will need to go landside to baggage claim and then recheck them. Is three hours enough? Or would it be better to have more?
I thought I'd need to be in FRA for a few days, but as it turns out, I don't. I can get the LH flight cheaply on points, so am considering this option. But am not married to it.
I thought I'd need to be in FRA for a few days, but as it turns out, I don't. I can get the LH flight cheaply on points, so am considering this option. But am not married to it.
It very much depends on the weekday and hour. If I were you, I would consider 4h + average delay if I were you. Just to be on the safe side.
Take a look at your flight # history on a flight tracker app, e.g. FlightRadar. Place an educated bet on your average delay. Add this to 4h.
If you have a later connection, go for it.
But again, in ideal conditions, it happened for me to clear everything (exit+check-in+pass) in 1h (e.g. last week, a January Tuesday@9PM).
However, Mon or Fri 8-10 AM in July you might need 4h.
Good luck!
Feb 2, 2023, 6:30 am
#7284
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Posts: 353
Feb 2, 2023, 9:15 am
#7285
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How much time would I need to connect on two separate tickets in July? I am flying SQ from JFK>FRA (which is already bought) and then onwards to AMS, probably on LH. I will have checked bags and will need to go landside to baggage claim and then recheck them. Is three hours enough? Or would it be better to have more?
Anyway, there is no need to buy a FRA-AMS for July now. Most likely you are paying a premium this far out (o/w tickets with LH is also much more expensive than ½ return ticket).
Feb 2, 2023, 9:29 am
#7286
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bham, AL
Programs: Marriott Gold, AmEx Plat, Agnostic on Airline Programs
Posts: 394
I doubt anyone can say for sure.
It very much depends on the weekday and hour. If I were you, I would consider 4h + average delay if I were you. Just to be on the safe side.
Take a look at your flight # history on a flight tracker app, e.g. FlightRadar. Place an educated bet on your average delay. Add this to 4h.
If you have a later connection, go for it.
But again, in ideal conditions, it happened for me to clear everything (exit+check-in+pass) in 1h (e.g. last week, a January Tuesday@9PM).
However, Mon or Fri 8-10 AM in July you might need 4h.
Good luck!
It very much depends on the weekday and hour. If I were you, I would consider 4h + average delay if I were you. Just to be on the safe side.
Take a look at your flight # history on a flight tracker app, e.g. FlightRadar. Place an educated bet on your average delay. Add this to 4h.
If you have a later connection, go for it.
But again, in ideal conditions, it happened for me to clear everything (exit+check-in+pass) in 1h (e.g. last week, a January Tuesday@9PM).
However, Mon or Fri 8-10 AM in July you might need 4h.
Good luck!
Should be okay. AFAIK the SQ morning arrival from JFK is hardly never late, so there is a very high chance that you will have plenty of time at FRA to check-in and clear security. In case you miss the AMS flight it is not a disaster / it is affordable to buy a new ticket, and even if prohibitively expensive, jump on a train to AMS at FRA.
Anyway, there is no need to buy a FRA-AMS for July now. Most likely you are paying a premium this far out (o/w tickets with LH is also much more expensive than ½ return ticket).
Anyway, there is no need to buy a FRA-AMS for July now. Most likely you are paying a premium this far out (o/w tickets with LH is also much more expensive than ½ return ticket).
The only thing that might be a pain is that neither my wife and I can sleep on planes and we'll be in X on SQ, so I might simply just stay the night in FRA, as she's in her early 60s, me late 40s, so sleep deprivation is harder to recover from. We'll see...
Maybe the airport airside hotel coffin might be a good solution (I did that last year, I kid)
Feb 2, 2023, 9:35 am
#7287
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bham, AL
Programs: Marriott Gold, AmEx Plat, Agnostic on Airline Programs
Posts: 394
Actually, one follow-up question, if I might: if I fly SQ to LH, can I have my luggage interlined to AMS, even if I'm on two separate tickets? Or will I need to clear customs and re-check the luggage?
Feb 2, 2023, 9:53 am
#7288
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It very much depends on the SQ agents at JFK. It may be a "hit or miss". There is no obligation to do it when on separate tickets, but often /some agents will go the extra mile for you if you ask nicely.
Feb 2, 2023, 1:03 pm
#7289
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,057
How much time would I need to connect on two separate tickets in July? I am flying SQ from JFK>FRA (which is already bought) and then onwards to AMS, probably on LH. I will have checked bags and will need to go landside to baggage claim and then recheck them. Is three hours enough? Or would it be better to have more?
I thought I'd need to be in FRA for a few days, but as it turns out, I don't. I can get the LH flight cheaply on points, so am considering this option. But am not married to it.
I thought I'd need to be in FRA for a few days, but as it turns out, I don't. I can get the LH flight cheaply on points, so am considering this option. But am not married to it.
Website says probably early March.
Feb 2, 2023, 8:00 pm
#7290
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Should be no problem, i have never been refused through checking of bags on *A & IME, LH & SQ are very good in this regard.