b_cruise Posted August 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I'm assuming this is not doable but I thought I would ask anyone who has been through Frankfurt (fRA) what they think? Air Canada Venice-FRA FRA-Toronto One hour 5 minutes in between. It's okay......I googled this and I do not think THIS is ENOUGH TIME.. Edited August 2, 2014 by b_cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted August 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm assuming this is not doable but I thought I would ask anyone who has been through Frankfurt (fRA) what they think? Air Canada Venice-FRA FRA-Toronto One hour 5 minutes in between. It's okay......I googled this and I do not think THIS is ENOUGH TIME.. If you're a middle distance runner capable of 4 min miles, you should be OK. Other than that, it's hard to explain the vastness that is FRA airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted August 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2014 You will have to hustle. There's not much time to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinn Posted August 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have never flown into/out of FRA. In Sept. I will fly DFW>FRA on AA in FC arriving at 8:30 AM, although that flight is sometimes late. I have 3 1/2 hours before I connect with a LH flight to HAM in BC. I assume I will land T2 and depart T1. What should I expect in terms of customs, immigration, security, luggage, and lounge? Many thanks, Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted August 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have never flown into/out of FRA. In Sept. I will fly DFW>FRA on AA in FC arriving at 8:30 AM, although that flight is sometimes late. I have 3 1/2 hours before I connect with a LH flight to HAM in BC. I assume I will land T2 and depart T1. What should I expect in terms of customs, immigration, security, luggage, and lounge? Many thanks, Julia These two airlines are not in the same alliance. Do you have two separate tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinn Posted August 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2014 >>These two airlines are not in the same alliance. Do you have two separate tickets?<< Yes. But both booked through AA. Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted August 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Assuming the AA flight isn't too late, 3.5 hrs should be plenty of time. Just hustle and don't wait getting through I&C at T2 and then head to T1 ASAP and enjoy the (often-crowded) lounge there. If AA will check/interline your bags to HAM, it will save you the reclaim and recheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinn Posted August 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2014 >>Just hustle and don't wait getting through I&C at T2 and then head to T1 ASAP and enjoy the (often-crowded) lounge there. If AA will check/interline your bags to HAM, it will save you the reclaim and recheck.<< Thank you. AA says they will check bags through. I didn't know if I would go through immigration and customs there or in Hamburg. Good to know. Will I clear security again going from T2 to T1? Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2014 >>Just hustle and don't wait getting through I&C at T2 and then head to T1 ASAP and enjoy the (often-crowded) lounge there. If AA will check/interline your bags to HAM, it will save you the reclaim and recheck.<< Thank you. AA says they will check bags through. I didn't know if I would go through immigration and customs there or in Hamburg. Good to know. Will I clear security again going from T2 to T1? Julia You will go thru Passport Check in FRA. You will go thru Customs at your final destination, if your bags are checked thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm assuming this is not doable but I thought I would ask anyone who has been through Frankfurt (fRA) what they think? Air Canada Venice-FRA FRA-Toronto One hour 5 minutes in between. It's okay......I googled this and I do not think THIS is ENOUGH TIME.. Your perception is correct. This is VERY tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted August 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Immigration and customs for your carryons at FRA as you are entering Schengen - both very informal and fast , though pax flying directly from the U.S. are theoretically exempt from security screening if they are "sterile". Wouldn't count on this though. Your bags may be subject to inspection at HAM but again, very informal if anything for the most part. Bags will be labelled differently (green stripes?) and may have to be picked up from a different baggage claim belt/area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandma*knows*best Posted August 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2014 1.5 hours is too close for FRA, even if your flight arrives at FRA on time. You have to go through a lot of security checks, which takes time and gates can be far apart. 2 hours would be more comfortable for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted August 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Immigration and customs for your carryons at FRA as you are entering Schengen - both very informal and fast , though pax flying directly from the U.S. are theoretically exempt from security screening if they are "sterile". Wouldn't count on this though. Your bags may be subject to inspection at HAM but again, very informal if anything for the most part. Bags will be labelled differently (green stripes?) and may have to be picked up from a different baggage claim belt/area. OP would likely not see their bag at FRA, thus no customs. Customs would be done via green/red walk through channels at HAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It may be doable but not by me :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted August 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Immigration and customs for your carryons at FRA as you are entering Schengen - both very informal and fast , though pax flying directly from the U.S. are theoretically exempt from security screening if they are "sterile". Wouldn't count on this though. Your bags may be subject to inspection at HAM but again, very informal if anything for the most part.To echo Zach, you will only do Schengen immigration at FRA. Customs is separate and happens when you regain your luggage, which will be HAM.Bags will be labelled differently (green stripes?) and may have to be picked up from a different baggage claim belt/area.Your bags will NOT have a green stripe on the edge when coming FROM the USA into the EU. It is bags that originate within the EU that have the green stripes on the edges of the baggage tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Your bags will NOT have a green stripe on the edge when coming FROM the USA into the EU. It is bags that originate within the EU that have the green stripes on the edges of the baggage tag. Thank you FlyerTalker. Have only done connections in FRA a half dozen times recently, going to FCO, CPH and a few others. Never had any green striped tags. Thought I was missing something somewhere, or cheating the system somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted August 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 3, 2014 OP, I hope you are sitting close to the exit and can truly hustle. FRA is a huge, sprawling airport and most likely crowded as well. Have you already been ticketed, or are you inquiring about the feasibility of the flights? If you are thinking about the flights then I'd recommend you look elsewhere. Have your tickets encountered a flight time change? If your flights have had a change that would put you under the legal connection time you should be able to rebook without penalty. Do check the legal connection times. It's been a while since I flown through FRA so I can't recall the official times. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie MeMe Posted August 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) OP,I hope you are sitting close to the exit and can truly hustle. FRA is a huge, sprawling airport and most likely crowded as well. Have you already been ticketed, or are you inquiring about the feasibility of the flights? If you are thinking about the flights then I'd recommend you look elsewhere. Have your tickets encountered a flight time change? If your flights have had a change that would put you under the legal connection time you should be able to rebook without penalty. Do check the legal connection times. It's been a while since I flown through FRA so I can't recall the official times. Good luck! I have same situation in NRT with 1 hour 10 mins. to change planes from flight from US to Japan and then next flight is to Jakarta Indonesia. How likely am I to be able to book a ticket with a layover of 14 hours? How able to change from NRT to HND with less than 24 hour layover to the next flight? How do I get this arrangement in that the one hour layover and a two hour layover is all that I can get on the United Air site -- the other flights show on ITA but the short layovers are all that is showing for booking . No way this body is going to make another plane and hour after a 15 hour flight!!:eek::D Edited August 3, 2014 by Bowie MeMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted August 3, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have same situation in NRT with 1 hour 10 mins. to change planes from flight from US to Japan and then next flight is to Jakarta Indonesia. How likely am I to be able to book a ticket with a layover of 14 hours? How able to change from NRT to HND with less than 24 hour layover to the next flight? How do I get this arrangement in that the one hour layover and a two hour layover is all that I can get on the United Air site -- the other flights show on ITA but the short layovers are all that is showing for booking . No way this body is going to make another plane and hour after a 15 hour flight!!:eek::D The 1:15 is long enough at NRT though I can understand you wanting to take a break. Be aware that hotels in Japan and getting around there and eating may be very expensive. If you want to force a layover (you can theoretically make a break of under 24 hours on international flights hence if your flight arrives at 1705, you're o.k. as long as your next flight leaves by 1704 the next day. What you do is use the multiple leg part of the planner, and try to force something such as SFO-NRT for leg 1, HND-CGK for leg 2, etc. Remember that you generally lose 1 day flying to Asia (crossing the IDL) so leaving N. America on say 12 Nov means you get to Asia 13 Nov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted August 3, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2014 OP would likely not see their bag at FRA, thus no customs. Customs would be done via green/red walk through channels at HAM. Meant to say you clear immigration and in theory customs for carryons at your Schegen point of entry (though I've never seen any of this, at least at AMS). Checked bags cleared, again in theory, at arrival airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted August 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Your bags will NOT have a green stripe on the edge when coming FROM the USA into the EU. It is bags that originate within the EU that have the green stripes on the edges of the baggage tag. I forgot which is which. I know green stripes were involved either to state you originated in Schengen (or E.U.) or not. Once had an Italian customs officer pull me out for inspection at FCO until he saw my bags came from LCA - which was E.U. but not Schengen at the time..... Edited August 3, 2014 by cruising cockroach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinn Posted August 3, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks to all for help and advice. Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_cruise Posted August 3, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes thanks too.. I did not book the flight ( original post) and will definitely look at longer layovers as I'm not a world sprinter athlete, lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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