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The airport consists of 2 terminals, each of which serves specific airlines. Terminal 1 includes departure zones A, B, C, Z, Terminal 2 includes D and E. Your boarding passes for the next flight will indicate the zone you need. If you do not have a boarding pass, you can get one at one of the check-in counters in the transit zone or at the desk at the entrance to the flight, you can find out the gate you need on the information boards located in the lounges.
Frankfurt Airport is really huge, and don't be surprised that its employees ride around the terminals on bicycles or special cars. Be prepared that the transfer procedure will take quite a long time, so try to choose connections so that you have at least 1-1.5 hours for your transfer. Transfers in 40 minutes at Frankfurt airport are already equated to extreme.
If you have a really short gap between flights, you can use the SCSC emergency check-in service. A representative of your airline meets you at the exit of the airplane and accompanies you to SCSC, where you go through an expedited check-in, customs and border control. Then a special bus or car will take you to your flight. This service costs from €99 and must be booked in advance.
You can get from one terminal to another by Sky Line trains, which depart every 2-3 minutes. Travel on them is free, and can move both passengers from the transit area and visitors to the airport. The train stops are located on the 4th floor in both terminals, in the transit and passenger areas. Those who have left the transit zone can also travel between terminals on free buses that leave every 10 minutes.
Despite its huge size, it is very difficult to get lost at the airport. There are many signs, information kiosks, interactive panels, service centers, and employees waiting to help you.
Those who can't stand long layovers have probably never had it at Frankfurt Airport, which, like a mini-city, conquers with its diversity for an interesting pastime. And yes, importantly, WiFi is free and unlimited throughout the airport. And you can charge your phones or other equipment at special tables with sockets and USB-connectors, which can be found in the lounges of each terminal.
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Relax. There are several ways to catch your breath and relax at the airport. The most common is to go to a quiet lounge area with soft sofas, armchairs, television, etc. There are several of them at the airport - paid, free, including VIP class. The cost of rest in the paid ones starts from €35.
But you can also rest in a comfortable chair and shut out the surrounding noise for free - in Silent Chairs, which are available in each of the terminals. The chairs are also equipped with a USB-connector and a table where you can charge your gadgets or watch a movie, for example. There are separate rooms for smokers, also equipped with sofas and armchairs, there are more than 10 of them in the airport, all of them are located in Terminal 1.
If you have a long layover and want to sleep, airport hotels are at your service. Along with the famous Hilton and Sheraton, where you can book accommodation on the airport and hotel websites, you can pass the time in a capsule hotel without leaving the transit zone. Their rooms are compact, yet have everything you need and are perfectly soundproofed.
Frankfurt Airport is the only one in Europe that has separate rooms for believers of different denominations, where you can enter and pray. You can learn more about each of them here. Another unique feature of the airport is the yoga rooms. All supporters of yoga, as well as those who have never even tried it, can come and practice the eastern practice absolutely free of charge. The rooms are quiet, relaxing, isolated from noise, and eastern soothing melodies play in the background. You will have mats at your disposal, and you can turn on video lessons on the screen to suit your level of training. The rooms are open 24/7 and can be found in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Massages, revitalizing masks, SPA procedures, saunas... All this can also be found within the airport walls, in SPA-salons and wellness centers, which are available in each of the terminals. There you will also find gyms, hairdressing salons and beauty parlors nearby. You can freshen up and take a shower in the showers located in Terminal 1, near the toilets.
If you have any urgent business or questions, there are working areas equipped with computers, laptops, printers for convenient work.
If you are flying with children, then do not worry about their leisure time. On the territory of the airport there are about a dozen children's entertainment rooms, where your children will definitely not be bored, and at the same time - all under the supervision of experienced workers.
Children and adults can have fun in a large game room - Gaming World. Playstation, Xbox and other interactive platforms and games will help to kill the waiting time in a fun and exciting way.
If you have plenty of time for a transfer, you can use the services of travel agencies and go on sightseeing tours of the Frankfurt am Main directly from the airport. You can book both an individual tour and with a group. And the drive from the airport to the city will not take you more than 20 minutes.
You can also pass the time at the observation deck in Terminal 2. Here you can take a walk, breathe the air, and watch the airliners take off and land.
And to get to the observation deck, you need to pass through the Food Plaza. Here, as you probably guessed from the name, you can have a good breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dozens of cafes and bars, exquisite restaurants, including Michelin-starred ones, where you can enjoy dishes from all different cuisines of the world. There are a lot of pastry shops and "chocolatiers" as well. Within the walls of the airport you will also find famous fast food outlets, such as McDonalds or Burger King. A large number of cafes and restaurants can also be found in Terminal 1.
What we also love airports so much for is of course Duty Free, and in this Frankfurt Airport will definitely not disappoint you. Hundreds of stores, boutiques with perfumes, branded clothes, jewelry, technology, games, sweets and alcohol, accessories, etc. are waiting for you in both terminals.
It is worth noting that for passengers who are not citizens of the EU countries, there is a Tax free system - tax refund on purchases totaling more than €25.
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