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 Score8.1Excellent
On-time8.0Departure reliability
Experience7.9Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.4Food, shops, seating
Lounges9.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score9.0/10
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.
Faro Airport (FAO) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5).
Lounge quality rates 6.9/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Faro FAO scores 7.2/10 — Algarve leisure gateway. Compare /airports/lisbon for city breaks. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece and /guides/faro-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.2Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.1Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.5Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.9Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
Lounge score6.9/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Algarve resorts — Albufeira, Lagos, Vilamoura within 45–90 min drive
Jet2 and TUI package traffic dominates alongside Ryanair and easyJet
Compact single terminal — straightforward navigation; summer queues at security
UK261 on UK-return flights
Overview
Algarve gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, and BA leisure schedules from across the UK for Portugal's southern coast.
Algarve access
Pre-book transfers — public transport to western Algarve resorts is limited. Taxi and Uber available landside.
Peak UK bank holiday weeks (Easter, half-term) see 90+ min security queues — arrive early.
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