Lady Chew Posted November 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2017 We are flying business class out of Venice after our cruise ... on Lufthansa, then switching to a United flight (still business) to IAD in Frankfurt. Do we switch terminals, or go through passport control? We have one hour ... It's been years since we flew through FRA, we just remember how huge it was ... and what a pain it was getting around the airport ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em-sk Posted November 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2017 We are flying business class out of Venice after our cruise ... on Lufthansa, then switching to a United flight (still business) to IAD in Frankfurt. Do we switch terminals, or go through passport control? We have one hour ... It's been years since we flew through FRA, we just remember how huge it was ... and what a pain it was getting around the airport ... You go through passport control. Basically an exit stamp. Quick process. You might even have time to grab a drink in the business lounge, but it may also be tight. In business class you do have access to business lounges from any of the Star Alliance partners, that includes Lufthansa and Air Canada. I don't remember if United has their own lounge or depends on the other Star partners. I would use which ever one is closest to your gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted November 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2017 You go through passport control. Basically an exit stamp. Quick process. You might even have time to grab a drink in the business lounge, but it may also be tight. In business class you do have access to business lounges from any of the Star Alliance partners, that includes Lufthansa and Air Canada. I don't remember if United has their own lounge or depends on the other Star partners. I would use which ever one is closest to your gate. United uses the Lufthansa lounge at Frankfurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2017 With only an hour layover, you won't have much time to visit the lounge...Yes, you need to go through Passport check, and an additional level of security for direct flights to the US. The UA flight will start boarding 45 minutes prior to departure. You will depart out of A/Z, which are the same Terminal, just different floors. You might arrive at A, which would be great, or you might arrive at B, which may involve a bus ride, or at least some walking. I wouldn't expect any lounge time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted November 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Agree, one hour probably won’t allow you enough time for a lounge visit, and the lounges at FRA can be pretty crowded anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted November 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Your largest issue will be going through the security line for US bound planes. Expect 10-15 minutes for this. I don’t remember a separate line for BC, but it may have existed and I merely forgot. Moral is , the plane will be boarding by the time you get to the gate. They’ll give you s nice drink once aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted November 25, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Junky Posted December 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Have fun with an hour in Frankfurt :eek: highly doubt a visit to the lounge is in the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflorio994 Posted February 6, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Flying Lufthansa from Porto to Frankfurt and then connecting to a flight to NYC. Is an hour and a half good for layover in Frankfurt Both flights are listed as Terminal 1 for arrival and departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 6, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Yes, you will be OK with 90 minutes. No promises on what area you arrive at. It could be a true gate, or a bus served stand. You will depart out of A/Z, which is the same Terminal, just an upper or lower story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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