Frankfurt am Main Airport
Frankfurt, Germany · IATA FRA · ICAO EDDF
Pet relief area & accessibility
Frankfurt (FRA) is home to the Lufthansa Animal Lounge, the world's largest dedicated animal handling facility at an airport. Passenger pets travelling with Lufthansa in the cabin can use the outdoor relief area on the Departures curb at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and assistance-dog handlers can request escort from any Lufthansa customer service desk. The Lufthansa Animal Lounge handles cargo and accompanied-baggage pet shipments through a separate facility at the cargo complex with on-call veterinary support and climate-controlled holding for animals on long layovers. Travellers shipping pets through FRA should contact the Lufthansa Animal Lounge at +49 69 696 91402 in advance to confirm the kennel size and pickup arrangements.
Travel-day timing & what to expect
Quick reference
| IATA code | FRA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EDDF |
| City | Frankfurt |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 50.0333, 8.5706 |
Before you fly
Confirm your airline's pet program before you book — every carrier publishes a slightly different cabin carrier limit, in-cabin pet count, and breed-restriction list. Browse the airline pet policies for the carrier you plan to fly, and review the guides library for country-specific import rules and carrier preparation tips. The information on this page is editorial and should be confirmed with the airport's official passenger services desk before travel.