Ultimate Guide to Paid Access Lounges in Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Traveling can be hectic and sometimes tiring. At Frankfurt Airport (FRA), you can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable by relaxing in one of the many airport lounges across Terminals 1 and 3.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to work, an oasis to relax before your flight, or an opportunity to enjoy some refreshments, these lounges have something for everyone. Many lounges at Frankfurt Airport also offer paid day passes.

Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe. Located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, this bustling aviation hub efficiently connects destinations worldwide.

This airport currently has two operational terminals:

• Terminal 1 serves Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance airlines, as well as airBaltic, AJet, Condor, El Al, LATAM, and SunExpress.

• The newly opened Terminal 3 serves all other airlines.

The airport railway station is located at Terminal 1. You can connect between Terminals 1 and 3 by catching the free SkyLine train, which runs every 2-3 minutes between 04:00-23:00 (4am-11pm).

Terminal 2 closed for major renovations in June 2026.

Frankfurt Airport offers numerous paid access lounges where you can relax and enjoy a variety of amenities before your flight. Below is a summary of lounges that offer day passes for purchase online, categorized by terminal and concourse.

Terminal 1:

• Concourse A:

  • Lufthansa Business Lounge A26 (Schengen, near Gate A26)

  • Lufthansa Panorama Lounge (Schengen, near Gate A26)

• Concourse B:

  • LuxxLounge (Landside, also accessible before security to passengers departing from Concourse C)

  • Lufthansa Business Lounge B-East (Non-Schengen, near Gate B44)

  • Lufthansa Business Lounge B-West (Non-Schengen, near Gate B24)

  • Lufthansa Welcome Lounge (Arrivals lounge, located outside security)

• Concourse C:

  • Lufthansa Bistro Lounge C14/15 (Non-Schengen)

• Concourse Z:

  • Lufthansa Business Lounge (Non-Schengen, near Gate Z50)

Terminal 3:

• Concourse H:

  • Air France Lounge (Schengen, opening August 2026)

• Concourse J:

  • Emirates Lounge (Non-Schengen)

  • Priority Lounge (Non-Schengen)

Please refer to the detailed listings below for information on amenities, opening hours, and paid access options for each lounge.

The following lounges are also available at Frankfurt Airport. However, these lounges do not offer paid walk-up access or day passes, so are not listed in detail in this guide:

Numerous Lufthansa Senator and First Class Lounges are found in Terminal 1. Access to these lounges is typically only available to Star Alliance Gold members and/or First Class passengers traveling on Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airlines.

An Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is located in the Non-Schengen section of Terminal 1, Concourse B.

This is available only to Star Alliance Gold or business/first class passengers flying on Star Alliance airlines, and to Air Canada passengers with selected fare types (including Premium Economy tickets) for an additional charge.

A SkyTeam Lounge is located after security and passport control in the Non-Schengen section of Terminal 3, Concourse J. This is available to SkyTeam passengers flying in business/first class or holding SkyTeam ElitePlus status. Priority Pass access to this lounge is also available, but only for passengers flying with a SkyTeam airline.

SkyTeam airlines that operate Non-Schengen departures from Frankfurt Airport include:

• China Airlines

• China Eastern

• Delta

• Korean Air

• MEA

• SAUDIA

• Vietnam Airlines.

Terminal 1, Concourse A. After security, near Gate A26. This lounge is located within the Schengen Departures area.

06:00-21:30 (6am-9.30pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Work stations

• Relaxation rooms

• Luggage storage lockers

• Wi-Fi

• Printing facilities

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online or on walk-up for €59 (US$68) per person. You can be flying any airline, but day passes are subject to availability. Lufthansa may temporarily suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Passengers flying business/first class with a Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airline

  • Star Alliance passengers holding Star Alliance Gold status (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

  • Miles&More Senator members flying with a Lufthansa Group airline, with some exceptions for certain Eurowings fare types (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Located near the Lufthansa Business Lounge A26 is the Lufthansa Panorama Lounge. This facility has a different design to the other Lufthansa Lounges at Frankfurt Airport, and offers a great view over the airfield (hence the "panorama" name).

Terminal 1, Concourse A. After security, near Gate A26. This lounge is located within the Schengen Departures area.

06:00-22:00 (6am-10pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Relaxation rooms

• Luggage storage lockers

• Wi-Fi

• Printing facilities

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online or on walk-up for €59 (US$68) per person. You can be flying any airline, but day passes are subject to availability. Lufthansa may temporarily suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Passengers flying business/first class with a Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airline

  • Star Alliance passengers holding Star Alliance Gold status (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

  • Miles&More Senator members flying with a Lufthansa Group airline, with some exceptions for certain Eurowings fare types (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Terminal 1, in the landside area (before security) between Concourses B and C, near the Reisemarkt (Travel Market).

Due to its landside location, this lounge is accessible to both departing and arriving passengers at Frankfurt Airport. This could be handy if you're arriving in Frankfurt on a long-haul flight and want to freshen up after you land.

06:30-21:30 (6:30am-9:30pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Hot and cold drinks, including alcoholic beverages (premium drinks such as champagne may cost extra)

• Showers (subject to availability and extra payment)

• Restroom

• Wi-Fi

• Conference facilities (subject to payment)

• Flexible Day Pass:

Note that LoungePair also offers the option to purchase a pass to LuxxLounge that includes shower access for a small additional charge.

• Other Online Advance Purchase Methods:

  • Dragonpass Go sells 3 hours of access to this lounge for US$55 (€48), excluding shower access.

  • Holiday Extras offers 3 hours of access to this lounge for €39 (US$45). You must pre-book for a specific date and time.

  • Lounge Pass sells 3 hours of access to this lounge for US$38 (€34), excluding shower access.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Air India, Condor, and El Al passengers flying in business class or with eligible status can use this lounge.

• Memberships:

  • A Diners Club, LoungeKey or Priority Pass membership will get you into this lounge. This includes cardholders who have a membership to one of these programs through their credit card.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Walk Up Access:

  • You can purchase 3 hours of lounge access directly from LuxxLounge for €39 (US$45), including shower access.

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Terminal 1, Concourse B. After security and passport control, near Gate B44. Note this lounge is accessible only for passengers departing on Non-Schengen flights from Concourse B.

06:00-22:00 (6am-10pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Relaxation rooms

• Luggage storage lockers

• Wi-Fi

• Printing facilities

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online or on walk-up for €59 (US$68) per person. You can be flying any airline, but day passes are subject to availability. Lufthansa may temporarily suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Passengers flying business/first class with a Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airline

  • Star Alliance passengers holding Star Alliance Gold status (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

  • Miles&More Senator members flying with a Lufthansa Group airline, with some exceptions for certain Eurowings fare types (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Terminal 1, Concourse B. After security and passport control, near Gate B24. Note this lounge is accessible only for passengers departing on Non-Schengen flights from Concourse B.

06:00-22:00 (6am-10pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Relaxation rooms

• Luggage storage lockers

• Wi-Fi

• Printing facilities

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online or on walk-up for €59 (US$68) per person. You can be flying any airline, but day passes are subject to availability. Lufthansa may temporarily suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Passengers flying business/first class with a Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airline

  • Star Alliance passengers holding Star Alliance Gold status (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

  • Miles&More Senator members flying with a Lufthansa Group airline, with some exceptions for certain Eurowings fare types (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

The Lufthansa Welcome Lounge is specifically designed for passengers arriving in Frankfurt after a long-haul flight.

Terminal 1, Concourse B (outside security), behind the baggage claim in Arrival Area B.

This lounge is accessible only to intercontinental passengers arriving at this terminal. You must present a same-day boarding pass for an arriving intercontinental flight.

05:15-12:30 (5.15am-12.30pm) daily

• Hot and cold food buffet

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Work area with a printer and photocopier

• Smoking area

• Luggage storage lockers

• Wi-Fi

This video shows what you can expect in the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge:

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online for €59-69 (US$68-79) per person. You can be flying any airline, but you must arrive in Frankfurt on an intercontinental flight to use a paid access pass at this lounge. Lufthansa may suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Lufthansa business class passengers, Miles&More Senators, and Miles&More Frequent Traveller members arriving in Frankfurt on a Lufthansa intercontinental flight (with a flight number between LH400-799).

  • Lufthansa First Class passengers and Miles&More HON Circle members arriving in Frankfurt on any Lufthansa flight.

  • United Global Services members arriving in Frankfurt on a United Airlines flight.

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Terminal 1, Concourse C. After security and passport control, near Gates C14 and C15. Note this lounge is accessible only to passengers departing on Non-Schengen flights from Concourse C.

07:30-22:00 (7.30am-10pm) daily

• Hot and cold food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Restrooms

• Luggage storage lockers

• Wi-Fi

• Printer

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online or on walk-up for €59 (US$68) per person. You can be flying any airline, but day passes are subject to availability. Lufthansa may temporarily suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Passengers flying business/first class with a Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airline

  • Star Alliance passengers holding Star Alliance Gold status (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

  • Miles&More Senator members flying with a Lufthansa Group airline, with some exceptions for certain Eurowings fare types (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

Children under 2 years are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Terminal 1, Concourse Z, Level 4. After security and passport control, opposite the Duty Free Shop towards Gate Z50.

05:00-22:00 (5am-10pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Smoking area

• Restrooms

• Printer and photocopier

• Wi-Fi

• Purchase Access Online:

  • Lufthansa sells access online or on walk-up for €59 (US$68) per person. You can be flying any airline, but day passes are subject to availability. Lufthansa may temporarily suspend paid access when the lounge is at capacity.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Passengers flying business/first class with a Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance airline

  • Star Alliance passengers holding Star Alliance Gold status (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

  • Miles&More Senator members flying with a Lufthansa Group airline, with some exceptions for certain Eurowings fare types (access is also available to Lufthansa Senator Lounges)

Children under 2 years are free with an accompanying adult.

The previous Air France Lounge in Terminal 2 has closed, and a new lounge is being built in Terminal 3. We will update this guide when the new lounge opens.

The brand-new Priority Lounge in Terminal 3 is a large, modern space which is used by many different airlines.

Terminal 3, Concourse J, Level 5. After security and passport control in the Non-Schengen departures area.

06:00-21:00 (6am-9pm) daily

• Hot and cold food buffet

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Showers (extra charge of €15 and subject to availability)

• Spa services (extra charge)

• Restrooms

• Day beds

• Printer

• Wi-Fi

• Online Advance Purchase Methods:

  • Lounge Pass offers 3-hour stays for US$79 (€69).

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Oneworld passengers flying business class with American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways or SriLankan Airlines and for Sapphire or Emerald members traveling on these airlines.

  • Aer Lingus, Air Algerie, Air Astana, China Southern, Etihad, Gulf Air, Tunisair, and Uzbekistan Airways passengers flying business class or holding an eligible frequent flyer status tier with these airlines.

• Memberships:

  • A Diners Club, Lounge Club, LoungeKey or Priority Pass membership will get you entry into this lounge. This includes cardholders who have a membership to one of these programs through their credit card.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Walk Up Access: You can purchase a pass at the reception desk directly, subject to availability. The cost is €69 (US$79) for adults or €49 for children aged 4-12. Children under 4 years old are free with an accompanying adult, when purchasing access directly at the lounge.

The Emirates Lounge at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 is not just a brand-new space; it also features Emirates’ newest lounge design concept, but is accessible only to Emirates passengers.

Terminal 3, Concourse J, Level 5. After security and passport control in the Non-Schengen departures area.

07:30-10:15 (7:30am-10:15am), 11:15-14:30 (11:15am-2:30pm), and 18:20-21:30 (6:20pm-9:30pm) daily

• Extensive Middle Eastern and international food options

• Alcoholic drinks, including champagne, premium spirits and cocktails served from a dedicated bar

• Soft drinks, coffee, and tea

• Complimentary showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Co-working area

• Quiet zone

• Wi-Fi

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Emirates passengers in business/first class (excluding Business Class Special tickets)

  • Skywards Gold/Platinum and Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold/Platinum/Platinum One members flying Emirates in any cabin

• Walk Up Access: Emirates passengers who aren’t entitled to complimentary lounge access may purchase one-time access at reception with a credit or debit card (including tax):

  • US$149 (€130) for Emirates Skywards members

  • US$185 (€160) for non-Skywards members

Whether you're looking for a place to relax, catch up on work, or enjoy a meal before your flight, Frankfurt Airport offers a range of paid access lounges that cater to different needs and budgets.

It’s always a good idea to check the latest information on the official websites for the lounge you want to visit, as lounge access criteria and amenities may change. Travel smart and enjoy your journey through Frankfurt Airport.