Airport In Focus: Frankfurt Airport

Aviation Week Network Staff October 06, 2026

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany’s busiest airport and Lufthansa’s largest hub, serving as a major gateway for European and intercontinental travel.

Operated by Fraport, it handled 63.2 million passengers in 2025, with 94 airlines connecting Frankfurt to 301 destinations in 96 countries. The airport is also a major cargo center, handling about 2.1 million metric tons of freight and mail in 2025..

Its extensive route network and direct links to Germany’s regional and high-speed rail systems make it one of Europe’s most important transport hubs.

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All data relates to w/c Oct. 5, 2026, unless stated and was provided by OAG Schedules Analyser and CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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