1. Airport Name：Frankfurt International Airport
2. Basic InformationFrankfurt International Airport (Fraport) is the largest and busiest civil airport in Germany and one of the most important air hubs in Europe. The dinosaur-shaped airport consists of two takeoff and landing runways and one takeoff runway, with another takeoff runway and corresponding passenger and cargo facilities to enter operation by the end of Oct.2011.
3. Terminal InformationThere are two passenger terminal buildings at Frankfurt Airport: Terminal 1 is divided into concourses A, B and C and Terminal 2 is divided into concourses D and E. Passengers may take the free express train or shuttle bus connecting Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to change flights. Air China’s counters are located in Terminal 1.
4. Location of Air China Check-in CountersAir China’s check-in counters are located at counters No. 538-545, Departure Level, Hall B, Terminal 1.
Air China’s transit counter is located at counter No.580, Level 3, Transit Zone.
5. Airport DirectionsFrankfurt International Airport
International DeparturesGo to the check-in hall on the second floor of T1B→Baggage check-in at No. 538-544 counters→Check in→Security check→Border inspection→Air China gate→Board flight.
International ArrivalsGo to the international arrival hall on the third floor of T1B→Border inspection (beside B20 counter)→Customs inspection→Baggage claim hall on the first floor of T1B→Baggage claim→Customs inspection→Take a train at the Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbahnhof on the opposite side of the terminal to go to other cities in Germany.
International (non-Schengen) to International from other airlines to Frankfurt terminalTravelers take the free MRT in T2 to the international arrival hall on the third floor of T1B→Transfer center of connecting flights at T1B→Go through transfer formalities at the No. 580 Air China counter→Security check→Go to the second floor of T1B→Air China gate→Board flight.
International (Schengen) to International from other airlines to Frankfurt terminalTravelers take free MRT or shuttle bus in T2 to the international arrival hall on the second floor of T1B→Security check→Border inspection→Air China gate→Check in→Board flight.
International to International（non-Schengen）Go to international arrival hall on the third floor of T1B→Transfer center of connecting flights→Security check→Check in at transfer counters or gates→Take free MRT to T2 if traveler needs to check in at T2D or T2E→Board flight.
International to International（Schengen）Go to international arrival hall on the third floor of T1B→Border inspection (beside B20 counter)→Customs inspection→Go to the second floor of T1B→Security check→Check in at connecting flight gate (take free MRT or shuttle bus to T2 if traveler needs to check in at T2D or T2E)→Board flight.
6. VIP LoungeAir China’s VIP Lounges are co-located within the Lufthansa Lounges in Terminal 1.
First-Class or Platinum and Gold card members have the privilege of access to Lufthansa’s Senator Lounge and Business Lounge, and may bring a guest who is flying on the same day free of charge. Business-class passengers have the privilege of free access to Lufthansa Business Lounge.
7. Airport TransportationThe airport is around 14km/8.7 miles from the downtown area.
Airport Shuttle Bus: around 30 Euros.
Railway: there are two railway stations at the airport: passengers may take short-distance trains from B Concourse, Ground Level, Terminal 1 (within DB Travel Center); or take long-distance trains from Level 3, AIRail Terminal, DB Travel Center, B Concourse, Ground Level, Terminal 1.
S-Bahn: the suburban railway station is located beneath Terminal 1. From here, S-Bahn trains depart every 15 minutes., with train fare around 4 Euros and journey time to the downtown area of around 12 minutes.
Taxi: passengers may follow airport signs to find taxi stands. Journey time to the downtown area is around 20 minutes. and the taxi fare is around 20 Euros.
8. Linkhttp://www.frankfurt-airport.de
1. Railway
Located on the west side of the city, Frankfurt Central Station is the largest railway station in Germany in terms of passenger traffic. For long-distance travelers, the Intercity Express (ICE) train is the fastest and most comfortable option. Short-distance trains include Super Express (SE), Regional Express (RE) and Regional Bahn (RB).
Eurail Pass
Eurail Pass allows passengers unlimited ability to travel on almost all international and domestic trains (including some private trains) in 17 European countries, and enjoy a wide range of ferry services, such as the ferries from Finland to Germany, and KD Line cruise ferries on Rhine and Mosel.
Rail Pass
Deutsche Bahn’s Rail Pass is a discount card, valid for 1 year, offering three discounts: 25%, 50% and 100%. It’s very cost-effective for passengers who frequently take long-distance trains.
2. Bus
You can obtain tickets from four bus company sales outlets (Hauptwache, Konstablerwache, Bornheim Mitte underground station, Höchst station), at ticket machines, bank outlets and numerous private sales outlets. Tickets can also be purchased on the bus. Weekly, monthly and annual tickets can be ordered online. In addition, passengers may choose another cost-effective transportation tool – long-distance coach, which leaves directly for other states of Germany or other countries.
Frankfurt-Pass
The Frankfurt-Pass allows passengers free access to public transportation services in the downtown area or to and from the airport and to enjoy a 50% discount at 21 museums. A one-day Pass is sold at around 8 Euros and a Two-day Pass is sold around 12 Euros.
3. Taxi
In Frankfurt, taxis are normally beige Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the initial fee is 1.9 Euro and the minimum charge rate is 1 Euro/km.
4. Car Rental
An International Driver’s License and passport are required for car rental and sometimes credit card information is required for registration. All large car rental companies have offices at the Central Station and airport. Germany's well-preserved highway network covers every corner of the country and there is also a supplementary road network made up of so-called Bundesstrassen (state roads). All public roads are free of any charges.
Driving Speed:
Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit in urban area is 50 km/h, and the non-urban speed limit is 100 km/h. There is no highway speed limit, but it’s preferable to control the maximum speed within 130km/h. For many road sections, it’s required to lower the speed and special care must be taken at such signs.
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