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    Information on coronavirus

    Advice for airlines

    Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is well prepared to deal with the outbreak of infectious diseases—fulfilling all recommendations of the health authorities responsible for FRA (the Frankfurt Health Department and the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs). Currently, health screening of passengers has not been ordered by the authorities. In cooperation with the relevant health authorities, we are providing targeted information for travelers via monitors in the terminals and flyers are handed out to arriving passengers.

    Under the International Health Regulations (IHR), national governments must provide capacities at designated airports for responding to public health events. In Germany, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has been designated as one of these specially-equipped airports. Therefore, FRA is prepared to respond effectively and immediately to an outbreak of novel or highly infectious diseases and to receive infected and potentially infected passengers. Among other measures, a so-called Medical Assessment Center (MAC) can be activated at FRA. The MAC provides assistance and immediate medical examination of infected and potentially infected passengers, as well as temporary accommodation, if required. In response to the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the responsible Hessian Ministry of Social Affairs (HSM) ordered Frankfurt Airport to activate the MAC for maximum preparedness for receiving affected arriving passengers.

    Following the instructions of the Hessian Ministry, Frankfurt Airport is providing the required space and infrastructure for the MAC. The MAC itself will be operated by the responsible health authorities. 

    Travel restrictions

    Since July 1, 2020, travellers from the following third countries have been allowed to re-enter the European Union: Australia, Georgia, Japan*, Canada, Montenegro, New Zealand, South Korea*, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China*. For all other third countries, in order to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, the existing travel restrictions continue to apply to all non-essential travel to the EU.

    *For China, Japan and South Korea a lifting of entry restrictions is subject to confirmation of reciprocity.

    Border checks

    The checks at internal European borders introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic ended at midnight on June 15, 2020. Specifically, travellers will no longer be checked at the borders with Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy and Denmark. As a result of joint consultations, temporary border control for air travel from Spain ended in both countries on June 21, 2020. This decision means that travellers from other EU countries will no longer need a valid reason for entering Germany. This also applies to entries from the Schengen associated countries, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland, as well as entries from the United Kingdom. For tourism and other travel, the information and warnings published by the Federal Foreign Office apply.

    Quarantine requirements in Hesse

    According the ordinance of the State of Hesse on quarantine, passengers entering the state from an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or the UK and Northern Ireland, no longer have to be in quarantine, unless the cumulative total of new infections in the country of origin exceeds 50 cases per 100.000 population. This can either found on the RKI website on the map of Europe or directly on the website of the ECDC (tool for evaluating the number of cases). In Hesse this regulation is expected to apply until August 16, 2020. Exceptions to this requirement can be found here.

    Arrivals and departures only in Terminal 1

    In response to reduced passenger traffic caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Frankfurt Airport will bundle all passenger handling operations in Terminal 1, effective April 7. From that date, passenger operations in FRA’s Terminal 2 will be suspended until further notice (affecting both Concourses D and E). The parking garage at T2 will also be temporarily closed to passengers. From April 7, check-in processes for all flights departing Frankfurt will take place in Terminal 1, Concourse B and C. From here, passengers can pass the security checkpoint to reach their departures gates in Piers A and B.

    (last updated: July 2, 2020)

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    CENTOGENE Test Center

    Lufthansa, Fraport, and CENTOGENE have partnered to offer Coronavirus testing at Frankfurt Airport via a Test Center in the immediate vicinity. This is an RT-PCR test (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Test), which detects whether there is an acute infection with the virus, and thus the risk of infecting other people they come in contact with. The detection is carried out by means of a throat swab.

    There are two test options:

    • 59 euros incl. VAT – to receive results within 6-8 hours
    • 139 euros incl. VAT – to receive results within 3 hours (Express Test)

    For an additional charge of 9 euros, there is also the option to obtain an official, internationally valid verification for authorities in various countries – certifying that the test results belong to you and have not been hampered with. This verification includes the documentation of the travel document and the identity of the tested person.

    After registering via the Test Portal, a throat swab can be taken at the Airport Test Center without an appointment.

    Please bring your registration, face mask and passport. Please do not eat, drink, or brush your teeth 15 minutes before the test. You find more information here.

    (last updated: June 26, 2020)

    Special Coronavirus consultation for airport employees at Medical Center

    Our medical center is now offering supplementary medical checkups and tests in "special appointments". You can get a nose and throat swab test for Sars-CoV-2 just in case or get checked for antibodies (there is a charge for both of these services).
    To give our medical staff a chance to prepare and appropriately protect themselves, you must make and receive advance confirmation of an appointment over the Internet.
    Prices:

     

    • Voluntary Sars-CoV-2 antibody test: approx. 111 euros*
    • Voluntary nose and throat swab test for Sars-CoV-2: approx. 216 euros*
    • Voluntary checkup comprising both tests: approx. 268 euros*

     

    You will be charged for the cost of consultation and lab analyses according to the general German fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ). Unless you present a letter from a medical insurer or similar stating that it will bear the costs, you must pay yourself on the spot, e.g. by credit card.

     

    *On weekends and holidays there is a surcharge of up to 12.68 euros.

    Ban on flights from Iran into Germany

    Flights from the Islamic Republic of Iran are prohibited to land at the Federal Republic of Germany since April 2, 2020.

    Shopping ans dining opportunities reduced

    We apologize for the fact that we are currently unable to ensure the usual shopping and dining opportunities at Frankfurt Airport. The decisions made by the German federal and Hessian governments to combat the COVID-19 epidemic have required us to close most of the shops and reduce the hours of restaurants inside the terminals. However, food and beverages will be available enough of the time to meet basic needs. We are endeavoring to maintain at least this basic level of service. In the transit areas, their availability will be continually adjusted in response to the departures and arrivals that are still taking place. More information.

    Special cleaning activities in the terminals

    Currently the terminals are being flexibly cleaned as needed depending on passenger volumes. Sanitary facilities are cleaned daily as required on the basis of spot checks and more thoroughly when appropriate. Cleaning personnel is continuously on duty in heavily used facilities. In addition, maintenance cleaning of all terminal areas and installations is carried out at night (including handrails, door handles, light switches etc.). All waste receptacles are also cleaned daily.

    Disinfecting cleansers are used.

    In baby rooms, the TÜV uses sterile samplers once a month to identify any contamination. Additional samples are taken as required.

    The airport operator is currently also responsible for cleaning the customs and security areas.

    Compliance with hygiene regulations is regularly checked at hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCPs) in the on-site shops, cafeterias etc. that sell, prepare, or serve food.

    More information about hygiene measures.

    Measures taken on board of aircraft arriving from risk areas

    Passengers and Crews arriving in Germany are required to complete so-called passenger locator cards (PLCs) before leaving the aircraft, providing information on the flight and on where they can be contacted for for the next 30 days after arrival. The PLCs are handed out by the crew during the flight. PLCs must be handed over by an airline staff member to Frankfurt Airport’s Medical Center in a sealed envelope, indicating the respective flight number and date. The passenger locator cards are stored at the Frankfurt Health Department and may be used for contacting the respective passengers, if required.

    For further information please read the NOTAMN B0600/20.

    (last update: 07.05.2020)

    Disinfection of aircraft

    Aircraft must be disinfected if ordered by, and following consultation with, the responsible health department. The airline is responsible for arranging for disinfection. For more information, please contact the Customer Service Center.

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