Frankfurt Airport A to Z: Lounges, Luggage, Lockers

Frankfurt Airport is enormous, and anyone waiting here for a while — whether transferring, before a late flight or with time between arrival and an appointment in the city — wants to put those hours to good use. Where do I leave my luggage? Where can I rest? Can I get into a lounge? I’ve put together the most important services for you so you can find your way around FRA.

Getting rid of your luggage: storage and lockers

If you have a few hours free and don’t want to drag your suitcase through the terminal or the city, it’s best to drop your luggage off.

You’ll find luggage storage in Terminal 1, Hall B (in the arrivals area), among other places, as well as in Terminal 3. There you can deposit suitcases, clothing or important documents. Handy: in Terminal 1, Hall B the service is available around the clock (as of 2026), and in Terminal 3 during operating hours. Prices usually depend on the item and duration — for a larger suitcase, reckon on a low double-digit amount per day, but check the exact rates on site or online.

At the same desk there’s often also a wrapping service, where your luggage is tightly wrapped in film for protection — useful for delicate or easily-popping-open cases.

Lounges: quiet before the flight

At FRA there’s a whole range of lounges — from airline lounges to lounges for frequent flyers to options you can use for a fee.

Airline and frequent-flyer lounges

In the security area of the terminals, the airlines — above all Lufthansa, which is strongly represented at the hub — run several lounges. Access is generally for travellers in the higher booking classes and status customers of the respective frequent-flyer programmes. If you have the relevant status or a business/first-class ticket, it’s worth looking for the lounge nearest your gate — it saves your nerves and offers food, quiet seating and Wi-Fi.

Pay lounges

If you have no status, you can gain access to some lounges for a fee or via lounge programmes. That can be worthwhile if you have a long wait to bridge and value quiet, power sockets and something to eat.

The DB Lounge at the long-distance station

A special feature for rail travellers: the DB Lounge is on the second level of the long-distance station. You reach it by escalator or stairs from the platforms. It’s open daily, including on public holidays, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (as of 2026).

Access is for travellers with a valid first-class long-distance ticket and for bahn.comfort customers plus one companion. Inside you’ll find comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi and drinks — ideal for working, making calls or simply catching your breath before travelling on. So if you’re arriving or continuing by ICE and meet the requirements, the DB Lounge is a quiet alternative to the bustle of the station.

Wi-Fi, power and food

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. Power sockets and charging points can be found at many seating areas, especially in the more modern sections. There’s certainly no shortage of dining and shops — from a quick snack to a restaurant, it’s all there, though at typical airport prices.

Making good use of waiting time: my tips

If you have several hours’ layover, you don’t have to sit at the gate:

• Off into the city: with at least four to five hours between flights (and without a repeat of the elaborate checks), a trip into central Frankfurt is worthwhile. The S-Bahn (S8/S9) gets you to the main station or Hauptwache in around 15 minutes. Drop your luggage at the storage first.
• Plane spotting: if you want to watch aircraft, there are viewing points around the airport as well as the Fraport Visitor Center and airport tours — the classic visitors’ terrace in the now-closed Terminal 2 is currently unavailable for this.
• Plan realistically: allow enough time for the way between terminals (by Sky Line train or bus) and for the security check before you leave the airport or head for a lounge.
• Luggage first: whether city or lounge — everything is more relaxed without a suitcase. But clarify whether you can even get to your checked baggage, or whether it’s already been checked through.

Conclusion

FRA is big but well equipped: you can drop luggage in Terminal 1 (Hall B) and Terminal 3, and there are lounges for status customers, for a fee and — for first-class rail travellers — as the DB Lounge at the long-distance station. My most important advice: if you have a longer wait, don’t lug your suitcase through the halls for hours. Drop it off, find a lounge or pop into the city — and the wait turns into almost a little stopover.