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.
Chicago, United States · ORD · #2 in this comparison
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) scores 7.4/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.0/10. All international flights depart Terminal 5 — alliance lounges serve Star Alliance and oneworld partners. United Polaris is in Terminal 1 only. See /guides/ord-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.0Lounge 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
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score8.0/10
Highlights
Terminal 5 handles all international departures — Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam alliance lounges
United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 for United long-haul business class — not reachable airside from T5
Common connection point for UK–US domestic and UK–Asia routings via United and American
ORD people mover links terminals landside — plan 60+ minutes for terminal changes
Overview
United Airlines and American Airlines mega-hub — Terminal 5 international departures with Star Alliance and oneworld lounges for transatlantic connections.
Terminal 5 international hub
Terminal 5 consolidates international departures with Swissport-operated alliance lounges for Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam. United and American domestic connections require landside terminal transfer and re-security.
UK travellers connecting to US domestic flights should allow 2+ hours minimum for immigration, baggage reclaim if not interlined, and re-check.
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