Changing planes at Frankfurt
I am planning a trip to Rome, Italy from Bangalore, India.
Looking at the flight tickets, it will be 30% cheaper for me to book the Bangalore-Frankfurt and Frankfurt-Rome legs separately rather than as one ticket. They are all on Lufthansa though.
If I booked the tickets separately, when changing planes at Frankfurt, would I have to claim my checked in baggage and recheck in? Would it be possible to check the baggage through to Rome at my origin airport, Bangalore?
Best Answer
When you buy two separate tickets, if you miss your connection the airline won't help you. As far as they're concerned, your first flight coming in late is like your car breaking down on the way to the airport - unfortunate, but nothing to do with them. When you buy connecting tickets, once you check in onto the first flight, you're theirs and they will look after you.
Changing planes in Frankfurt, especially from out-of-Schengen to Schengen, takes much longer than at many other airports. (I've actually added it to the list of airports I won't make a connection in.) An hour is a VERY tight connection in Frankfurt - I have done it and had to beg people to let me jump to the front of the line etc, and nearly missed my plane. There is customs, security, and plenty more. A two hour connection would give you enough time in the airport as long as the first flight was not delayed. On separate tickets I would probably only feel secure with a 4 hour connection.
You might have to claim your luggage because of the customs check. Ask your airline.
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How long do I need to change planes in Frankfurt?
1. Re: Changing planes in Frankfurt...is 1 hour enough time? Minimum transfer time at Frankfurt Airport is 45 minutes. You luggage will be checked through to Amsterdam and you will deal with customs there.Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Frankfurt?
Re: Connecting flight - need to clear customs? In FRA you will go through immigration, followed by a customs check for your hand luggage (although with only random picks for actual checks) and a security check. Customs check for your checked-in bags, if you would have some, would be in Copenhagen.How much time do you need between connecting flights Frankfurt?
To make an international to international connection: 45 minutes. Airport guidelines also suggest a minimum of 45 minutes for international connections, but given the size of the airport, allowing 60-90 minutes would provide a more comfortable buffer.Is 1 hour enough for connecting flights in Frankfurt?
For those with through checked baggage or no luggage, on a single ticket, I would recommend a minimum 1.5 hour connection time, even though airlines can book you with a shorter connection time. If you're on separate tickets but with no luggage or through checked luggage, I'd recommend a 2 hour or more connection time.TRANSFER AT FRANKFURT Airport - Connection Flight at Frankfurt am Main Airport - Travel video
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