- The Lufthansa AirRail Terminal at Frankfurt Airport closed on 26 October 2026.
- Passengers must check baggage at Terminal 1 counters or kiosks.
- Inbound baggage is collected at Terminal 1 reclaim carousels.
- The Lufthansa Express Rail connection guarantee remains active.
- Carry-on passengers with mobile boarding passes see no changes.
The Lufthansa AirRail Terminal at Frankfurt Airport has closed permanently on 26 October 2026. Passengers must now check in baggage at the regular terminals using self-service machines or counters depending on travel class. Bags will be collected in the normal Terminal 1 arrivals area after landing.
Lufthansa Express Rail passengers can no longer drop off or check in baggage at the AirRail Terminal near the long-distance train station. All checked bags must now be handled at Terminal 1 check-in counters or kiosks. Inbound baggage after a rail-and-air connection is now collected at standard Terminal 1 baggage reclaim carousels rather than the railway baggage claim.
The underlying Lufthansa Express Rail product and its connection guarantee remain active. Passengers travelling with carry-on luggage and a mobile boarding pass experience no changes to their routine. The closure simplifies terminal operations.
