How much earlier at the airport?

Plan earlier arrival

• So that you don't miss your departure, you should be at the airport in good time.
• If you do not live close to the airport, you should plan to be at the airport earlier.
• In general, two hours before departure should be enough. If you want to be on the safe side, you can be at the airport an hour earlier, i.e. three hours before departure.
• Drive e.g. B. by train, you should choose a connection with which you still have the opportunity to be at the airport early despite the delay. So if you expect an hour late, for example, you should be at the airport three hours earlier. If you still have to change trains, you should plan an alternative connecting train. Your arrival time at the airport should be two hours before departure at the latest.

How much time you need at the airport

• How much time you need at the airport depends a lot on how busy it is.


Change at the airport - that's how it works in Frankfurt / Main

Switching is a challenge at every airport. In Frankfurt am Main you come ...

• Have you already checked in beforehand, e.g. B. Baggage drop-off is quick and easy via the Internet or at a machine.
• However, if you have to check in at the counter, this can take up to an hour to wait, especially on charter flights.
• Once you have checked in, you should immediately go through airport security. There you need - especially at times when a lot of people are flying - sometimes just under an hour.
• Often you have to expect waiting times. What you can do to make it faster: Pack your hand luggage neatly so that it can be well X-rayed. You can also remove everything from your pockets and store your laptop separately. So you need less time through the security lock.