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Verdict

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher overall at 8.1/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.7/10.

Score comparison

Metric Frankfurt Airport East Midlands Airport
FlightLogic Score 8.1 6.7
On-Time Performance 8.0 6.5
Passenger Experience 7.9 6.6
Facilities & Comfort 8.4 6.9
Lounge Score 9.0 6.4
City Frankfurt Derby
Country Germany United Kingdom
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 + T2) + First Class Terminal 1 terminal
Annual passengers 59M+ 4M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy FRA — Frankfurt EMA — East
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Frankfurt, Germany · FRA · #1 in this comparison

Frankfurt Airport

2 terminals (T1 + T2) + First Class Terminal · 59M+ passengers/year

8.1 / 10

How good is Frankfurt Airport?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores 8.1/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.0), passenger experience (7.9), and facilities (8.4). Lounge quality rates 9.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Frankfurt FRA is rated 8.1/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 9.0/10 — boosted by Lufthansa First Class Terminal. Star Alliance hub with efficient Schengen connections. See /reviews/lufthansa-first-class-terminal-fra for the First Class Terminal review.

FlightLogic Score 8.1 Excellent
On-time 8.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.9 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 9.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
8.0
Passenger Experience
7.9
Facilities & Comfort
8.4
Lounge score 9.0/10

Highlights

  • Lufthansa First Class Terminal is a standalone private terminal for First passengers — Porsche transfer to aircraft
  • Terminal 1 hosts most Star Alliance long-haul; Terminal 2 for some partners
  • Senator and Business lounges throughout T1 — among Europe's largest lounge networks
  • Common UK connection hub for Star Alliance routes to Asia, Africa, and the Americas

Overview

Lufthansa and Star Alliance hub — home to the separate First Class Terminal and extensive Senator lounges.

First Class Terminal and Senator lounges

Lufthansa First Class passengers use a separate terminal with private dining, spa, and chauffeur drive to the aircraft — not accessible from the main terminal airside.

Senator lounges in Terminal 1 serve Star Alliance Gold and business class on long-haul departures.

Derby, United Kingdom · EMA · #2 in this comparison

East Midlands Airport

1 terminal · 4M+ passengers/year

6.7 / 10

How good is East Midlands Airport?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) scores 6.7/10 (Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.5), passenger experience (6.6), and facilities (6.9). Lounge quality rates 6.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

East Midlands EMA scores 6.7/10 — Nottingham/Derby/Leicester gateway. Ryanair and Jet2 hub. Aspire Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus and rail via East Midlands Parkway. UK261 applies.

FlightLogic Score 6.7 Good
On-time 6.5 Departure reliability
Experience 6.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 6.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 6.4 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
6.5
Passenger Experience
6.6
Facilities & Comfort
6.9
Lounge score 6.4/10

Highlights

  • Serves Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Lincolnshire without Birmingham or East Coast rail positioning
  • Ryanair and Jet2 base — dense Europe and Mediterranean leisure network
  • Aspire Lounge accepts Priority Pass — limited hours; pre-book recommended
  • UK261 on all UK departures; compare /airports/birmingham for Emirates long-haul

Overview

Midlands cargo and leisure airport between Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester — Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI with strong DHL freight operations.

Midlands positioning

EMA sits between the M1 and A50 with bus links to Nottingham and Derby. East Midlands Parkway rail station is a short bus ride — useful for London St Pancras connections via LNER.

For long-haul, Birmingham (7.2/10) offers daily Emirates to Dubai; EMA is short-haul focused.

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FAQ

Which is better, Frankfurt Airport or East Midlands Airport?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher overall at 8.1/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.7/10.

Which has better lounges, FRA or EMA?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher for lounges at 9.0/10, versus East Midlands Airport at 6.4/10.

Which airport is more on-time, FRA or EMA?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has stronger on-time performance at 8.0/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.5/10.