Having never been to Frankfurt International Airport, I wonder if someone can tell me whether or not a Condor Air flight arriving at 1 pm from Seattle gives us time to clear customs and then navigate the airport to make an Air Berlin flight departing at 5:25 pm for Vienna? It also seems to be much cheaper to buy a round-trip ticket and use only the front half rather than buying a one-way ticket. Thank you.
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9220 posts
It usually only takes about 45 min. to emerge into the main part of the airport after a flight lands. So, 4.5 hours is a heck of a lot of time to hang out at the airport, when basically a bit over 1 hour will do. Once you land, all you have to do is go through passport control and pick up your bags and walk out. There is no customs like what you get in the US. Will your bags be forwarded on to Vienna or do you have to pick them up?
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
517 posts
We've transited through Frankfurt many times on our way to and from the States. I think you are allowing yourself sufficient time.
Posted by
OP
USA
40 posts
Thank you. We are packing light and will have only carry-on bags and no checked luggage.