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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.

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How many passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in 2024?


How many passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in 2023?


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.

Aircraft Operations at Frankfurt Airport

Over 430,000 aircraft operations (including takeoffs and landings) occur at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) each year.

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Aircraft Operations by Type

Frankfurt am Main Airport Aircraft Operations
Operations Type201920202021202220232024
Air Carrier508,012209,900287,000378,011426,086436,153
Air Taxi/Charter4,5001,8002,5003,5003,8004,000
General Aviation1,000200400600400500
Military400100100100150200
Total Operations513,912212,000290,000382,211430,436440,853

How much revenue does Frankfurt Airport generate each year?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) generates over €4.0 billion in revenue each year.

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Frankfurt Airport Revenue in 2024

Approximately €4.2 billion in revenue was generated by Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2024.


Frankfurt  Airport Revenue in 2023

Approximately €4 billion in revenue was generated by Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 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)

  1. Terminal 1: 40 million passengers (Lufthansa hub operations)
  2. 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)

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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)

  1. FRA – Berlin Brandenburg (BER): 591,000 passengers
  2. FRA – Hamburg (HAM): 531,000 passengers
  3. FRA – Munich (MUC): 477,400 passengers
  4. FRA – Hannover (HAJ): 150,000 passengers
  5. FRA – Stuttgart (STR): 120,000 passengers

Top International Routes by Passengers (2024)

  1. FRA – London Heathrow (LHR): 663,712 passengers
  2. FRA – Vienna (VIE): 487,940 passengers
  3. FRA – Dubai (DXB): 440,236 passengers
  4. FRA – Madrid (MAD): 432,743 passengers
  5. FRA – Palma de Mallorca (PMI): 418,946 passengers

Monthly trends in passenger traffic

August was the peak month at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2024.

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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.

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How reliable is Frankfurt Airport?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) achieved an on-time arrival rate of approximately 50% in 2024.

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.

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)

Other Airport Statistics

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References

  1. FAG: Official FRA Statistics, Annual Reports, and Press Releases
  2. ADV: FRA Monthly/Annual Traffic Statistics
  3. Eurostat: Europe Air Transport Statistics and Performance Data
  4. OAG: Punctuality Reports and Flight Data Analysis