This page lists typical scheduled departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.

Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Frankfurt Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.

Scheduled departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) departures — typical daily schedule, data refreshed 21 July 2026
TimeFlightAirlineDestinationTerminalStatus
07:10LH900LufthansaLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Boarding
07:45AF1519Air FranceParis (CDG)2Scheduled
08:20BA907British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)2Scheduled
10:05LH400LufthansaNew York (JFK)1Scheduled
10:50TK1594Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)1Scheduled
11:25UA902United AirlinesChicago (ORD)1Scheduled
11:45NH210ANATokyo Haneda (HND)2Scheduled
12:05SQ325Singapore AirlinesSingapore (SIN)1Scheduled
12:30LH900LufthansaLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Departed
13:15LH726LufthansaShanghai (PVG)1Scheduled
13:15AF1519Air FranceParis (CDG)2Scheduled
13:35LH796LufthansaHong Kong (HKG)1Boarding
14:15EK46EmiratesDubai (DXB)2Boarding
15:05BA907British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)2Scheduled
15:20TK1594Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)1Scheduled
15:40UA902United AirlinesChicago (ORD)1Departed
17:15LH400LufthansaNew York (JFK)1Delayed
18:45LH900LufthansaLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Scheduled
19:20NH210ANATokyo Haneda (HND)2Boarding
19:30AF1519Air FranceParis (CDG)2Boarding
19:55TK1594Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)1Boarding
21:35EK46EmiratesDubai (DXB)2Scheduled
21:40SQ325Singapore AirlinesSingapore (SIN)1Delayed
21:55LH726LufthansaShanghai (PVG)1Scheduled
22:10LH796LufthansaHong Kong (HKG)1Departed

Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Frankfurt Airport in 24-hour format.

What time are the first and last departures from Frankfurt Airport today?

On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is LH900 to London Heathrow at 07:10, and the last is LH796 to Hong Kong at 22:10 — all local time.

  • Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
  • Security at Frankfurt Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
  • Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.

Which terminal do Lufthansa flights use at Frankfurt Airport?

Lufthansa typically uses Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for its departures. Terminal assignments at Frankfurt are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.

  • Lufthansa — Terminal 1
  • United Airlines — Terminal 1
  • Singapore Airlines — Terminal 1
  • Turkish Airlines — Terminal 1
  • British Airways — Terminal 2
  • Air France — Terminal 2

How early should I arrive at Frankfurt Airport before my flight?

Aim to arrive at Frankfurt Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.

  • Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
  • Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
  • Peak holiday mornings at Frankfurt can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
  • Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.

Where can I check live departure times for FRA?

The only sources of real-time departures information for Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Frankfurt Airport live departures board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first departure from Frankfurt Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is LH900 to London Heathrow at 07:10 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
What time is the last departure from Frankfurt Airport today?
The last scheduled departure on a typical day is LH796 to Hong Kong at 22:10 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Frankfurt Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
Which terminal does Lufthansa use at Frankfurt Airport?
Lufthansa typically operates from Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
How early should I arrive at Frankfurt Airport before my flight?
Plan to reach Frankfurt Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
Is this Frankfurt Airport departures board live?
No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Frankfurt Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
Where is the official Frankfurt Airport live departures board?
The official live departures board for Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en/flights/departures.html. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.

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