Page last updated: 8 October 2025
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is Germany’s busiest airport and one of the world’s key aviation hubs. Covering roughly 2,300 hectares (5,683 ac) in Hesse, the airport anchors Lufthansa’s global network and links travelers to more than 330 destinations
How many passengers does Frankfurt Airport serve each year?
Over 61 million passengers travel through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) each year.
- In 2024, FRA handled 61.56 million passengers, an 87% recovery from pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
- Annual passenger traffic reached 59.36 million in 2023, following 48.92 million in 2022.
- Before the pandemic, 70.56 million passengers traveled through FRA in 2019, which dropped to 18.77 million in 2020 and 24.81 million in 2021.
How many passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in 2024?
- Approximately 61.56 million passengers used FRA in 2024. Of these, approximately 55.36 million were international (90%) and 6.20 million were domestic (10%).
How many passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in 2023?
- About 59.36 million passengers traveled through FRA in 2023, with 54.60 million international (92%) and 4.76 million domestic (8%).
How large is Frankfurt Airport?
Frankfurt Airport spans approximately 2,300 hectares (5,683 acres) of land in Hesse. It is one of Europe’s largest airports by land area.
- Runways: 4 parallel runways, up to 126 movements per hour
- Passenger terminals: 2 main terminals (Terminal 3 under construction)
- Nonstop network: Over 330 destinations
- Planned capacity: 90 million passengers a year once Terminal 3 opens
Aircraft Operations at Frankfurt Airport
Over 430,000 aircraft operations (including takeoffs and landings) occur at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) each year.
- In 2024, FRA handled approximately 440,853 operations, representing about 86% recovery from pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
- In 2019, 513,912 operations occurred at FRA. This dropped to 212,000 in 2020 and increased to 290,000 in 2021 (pandemic years)
Aircraft Operations by Type
- Air Carrier flights dominated with 436,153 operations in 2024 (98.93% of total activity).
- Air Taxi/Charter recorded 4,000 operations (0.91%), while General Aviation accounted for 500 operations (0.11%), and Military aircraft accounted for 200 operations (0.05%).
Frankfurt am Main Airport Aircraft Operations | ||||||
Operations Type | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Air Carrier | 508,012 | 209,900 | 287,000 | 378,011 | 426,086 | 436,153 |
Air Taxi/Charter | 4,500 | 1,800 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,800 | 4,000 |
General Aviation | 1,000 | 200 | 400 | 600 | 400 | 500 |
Military | 400 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
Total Operations | 513,912 | 212,000 | 290,000 | 382,211 | 430,436 | 440,853 |
How much revenue does Frankfurt Airport generate each year?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) generates over €4.0 billion in revenue each year.
- In 2024, FRA generated approximately €4.2 billion in revenue
- Annual revenue reached €4 billion for the first time in 2023
- Before the pandemic, €3.79 billion in revenue was generated in 2019, which dropped to €1.68 billion in 2020 and approximately €2.14 billion in 2021
Frankfurt Airport Revenue in 2024
Approximately €4.2 billion in revenue was generated by Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2024.
- FRA generated approximately €2.4 billion from aeronautical revenue (57%) and €1.8 billion from non-aeronautical revenue (43%) of total airport revenue in 2024.
Frankfurt Airport Revenue in 2023
Approximately €4 billion in revenue was generated by Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2023.
- FRA generated €2.3 billion from aeronautical revenue (58%) and €1.7 billion from non-aeronautical revenue (42%) of total airport revenue in 2023.
Which is the busiest terminal at Frankfurt Airport?
Terminal 1 was the busiest terminal in 2024 with approximately 40 million passengers, handling 65% of total airport traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Frankfurt Airport Terminals by Passenger Volume (2024)
- Terminal 1: 40 million passengers (Lufthansa hub operations)
- Terminal 2: 21.6 million passengers (Star Alliance and other international carriers)
Which airlines carry the most passengers at Frankfurt Airport?
Lufthansa carried the most passengers (65% market share) in 2024 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Market Share by Airline at FRA (2024)
- Lufthansa Group: 65% (40.01 million passengers)
- Condor: 4% (2.46 million passengers)
- United Airlines: 2% (1.23 million passengers)
- Emirates: 1.5% (0.92 million passengers)
- Turkish Airlines: 1% (0.62 million passengers)
- Other carriers: 26.5% (16.32 million passengers)
What are the busiest routes from Frankfurt Airport?
The busiest domestic and international routes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) reflect Germany’s business hub status and Frankfurt’s role as a major European entry point.
Top Domestic Routes by Passengers (2024)
- FRA – Berlin Brandenburg (BER): 591,000 passengers
- FRA – Hamburg (HAM): 531,000 passengers
- FRA – Munich (MUC): 477,400 passengers
- FRA – Hannover (HAJ): 150,000 passengers
- FRA – Stuttgart (STR): 120,000 passengers
Top International Routes by Passengers (2024)
- FRA – London Heathrow (LHR): 663,712 passengers
- FRA – Vienna (VIE): 487,940 passengers
- FRA – Dubai (DXB): 440,236 passengers
- FRA – Madrid (MAD): 432,743 passengers
- FRA – Palma de Mallorca (PMI): 418,946 passengers
Monthly trends in passenger traffic
August was the peak month at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2024.
- August was the busiest month with approximately 6.0 million passengers in 2024, followed by July with 5.9 million and September with 5.7 million.
- June attracted around 5.6 million passengers, while May and October each drew 5.2 million passengers.
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How much cargo moves through Frankfurt Airport each year?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) handles approximately 1.90 million metric tons of cargo each year, and is Europe’s busiest cargo hub.
- In 2024, the airport processed 1.99 million metric tons of cargo, maintaining its position despite global trade challenges.
- Cargo volumes reached 1.93 million metric tons in 2023, declining from 2.01 million metric tons in 2022.
- FRA Airport had handled 2.32 million metric tons in 2021 (record high), which was up from 1.95 million metric tons in 2020 during pandemic adjustments.
How reliable is Frankfurt Airport?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) achieved an on-time arrival rate of approximately 50% in 2024.
- Cancellations: 1.5 % (down from 2.2 % in 2023)
- Average delay: 20 minutes (improved from 30-35 minutes in 2023)
- Peak disruptions: Summer capacity constraints and ATC issues
How does Frankfurt Airport rank globally?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) ranks as the 6th busiest airport in Europe and the 23rd busiest globally by passenger traffic in 2024.
- Europe ranking: 6th busiest by passengers (2024)
- Global hub ranking: Major Star Alliance hub connecting Europe, Asia, and the Americas
- Cargo ranking: #1 in Europe, handling nearly half of Germany’s air freight
What is Frankfurt Airport’s economic impact?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) contributes over €22.3 billion annually to the regional economy. It contributes about 81,000 jobs (Germany’s largest single workplace)
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