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Verdict

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher overall at 8.1/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Score comparison

Metric Frankfurt Airport Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
FlightLogic Score 8.1 7.7
On-Time Performance 8.0 7.5
Passenger Experience 7.9 7.6
Facilities & Comfort 8.4 8.0
Lounge Score 9.0 7.6
City Frankfurt Lisbon
Country Germany Portugal
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 + T2) + First Class Terminal 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost)
Annual passengers 59M+ 33M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy FRA — Frankfurt LIS — Lisbon
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.

Lisbon, Portugal · LIS · #2 in this comparison

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) · 33M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 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
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
  • TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
  • Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
  • TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges

Overview

Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.

UK routes

BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.

Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.

FAQ

Which is better, Frankfurt Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher overall at 8.1/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Which has better lounges, FRA or LIS?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher for lounges at 9.0/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.

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

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has stronger on-time performance at 8.0/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.5/10.