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6+ Hours at Frankfurt Airport

Maeve Power
Have you got 6+ hours to spare at Frankfurt Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Have you got 6+ hours to spare at Frankfurt Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Head Downtown

There are lots of things to do in Frankfurt city. Visit museums, see amazing architecture, go on a river cruise and so much more. Drop your bags off at the luggage storage at the airport and spend your layover exploring the city. Visit the Frankfurt Tourism website for more information.

Transport Options

Bus: Frankfurt Airport is served by several bus routes. Most buses can be caught in front of Terminal 1. Train: Local, regional and international trainlines can be accessed from the Frankfurt Airport Railway Station. Catch the S8 or S9 train running to Hanau or Offenbach Ost to get downtown. These trains run 24hours and will get you downtown in approx. 11 minutes. Visit the DB Bahn website for more information.Taxi: Taxi ranks can be found outside of both terminals and are available 24 hours.

Luggage Storage

There are short- and long-term luggage storage options at Frankfurt airport. Short-term storage is for a maximum of 3 hours and costs €5 per bag. Long-term storage costs €8 for one day and pricing varies depending on the size and weight of the luggage after that.There are multiple luggage storage options at Frankfurt Airport. Find them at
  • T1, Area B, Level 1 (arrival). Open 24 hours.
  • T1, Area B-c, Level 2 (departure). Open 06:00 – 22:00.
  • T2, Area D, Level 2 (arrival). Open 06:00 – 22:00.

Overnight Layover?

MY CLOUD Transit HotelInternational passengers with at least one non-Schengen flight can book into MY CLOUD Hotel without ever leaving the transit area. Rooms can be booked by the hour (min 3 hours). This is the only transit hotel available at Frankfurt, although there are multiple hotel options located just outside the airport. Reception is open 24 hours however you can only check in between 05:00 and 22:00.Located in Terminal 1, near Gate Z25.
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