Layover at Frankfurt Airport
Everything you need to decide whether to leave the airport on a layover in Frankfurt.
City centre
15 min away
S-Bahn (S8/S9) to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Min connection
~45 min to change flights
Left luggage
Available — drop your bags and explore.
Round trip
≈ 30 min there and back
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt — about 15 min min each way. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Is it worth leaving?
As a rule of thumb, allow your round trip (about 30 minutes here) plus two hours for security and immigration on the way back. With a 6-hour layover or more you can comfortably reach Frankfurt and back. With less, you're better off staying airside.
A major hub with its own long-distance rail station if you fancy venturing further.
Before you leave — check you can
Whether you can pass immigration on a layover depends on your nationality and the country's transit rules, not just your time. Always confirm with the official source for your passport before you plan to leave: UK FCDO travel advice and the Germany guide.