lisajltx Posted November 10, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2019 We are going on the TA in less than a couple of weeks. We will be on a flight from the US to Lisbon with a stop in Frankfurt. Do we need to pick up our luggage in Frankfurt, bring it through customs then recheck for the leg to Lisbon? We will be going from non-schengen to schengen. Thanks! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted November 10, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Pretty sure if it's only a stop and you change planes the airline should check it to you final stop. We did it last year, Los Angeles-Frankfurt/France. To be sure just give a call to the airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bebop bonnie Posted November 10, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just did Miami to Frankfurt and on to Venice. Luggage was checked all the way through. Gate to gate in Frankfurt took about 25 minutes with an insignificant stop at immigration. And transiting in Frankfurt was way easier than going through Heathrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted November 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2019 6 hours ago, bebop bonnie said: Just did Miami to Frankfurt and on to Venice. Luggage was checked all the way through. Gate to gate in Frankfurt took about 25 minutes with an insignificant stop at immigration. And transiting in Frankfurt was way easier than going through Heathrow. Heathrow is a nightmare, if you have to change terminals it's like a day trip itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CruzStart Posted November 11, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Last November we flew from YVR to FRA to LIS. We had to clear passport control and go through security again. Luggage went straight through to LIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Agree that luggage should normally be checked through to your final destination. Our experiences with changing planes at Frankfurt have not been positive. It is a long walk between terminals and security can be very slow. Edited November 11, 2019 by flossie009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portolan Posted November 11, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2019 If you are flying to Frankfurt from the US in business class, there are priority lines through security (but not customs). And, yes, it can be a long walk at Frankfort because it is a huge airport. Your path is well-marked by signs though. Actually feels good to loosen up after an overnight flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajltx Posted November 11, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanks everyone, you have been very helpful!! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted November 12, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 12, 2019 There is a shuttle train between the terminals in FRA. But that doesn't make it an easy transfer - signage is really terrible even for German speakers like us! You won't need to get your baggage there - but you do need to go through Immigration since you are entering Schengen at FRA. Then there will be no further passport control at your final destination - just Customs for the luggage... which is a "non-event" as a rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted November 12, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Hambagahle said: There is a shuttle train between the terminals in FRA. But that doesn't make it an easy transfer - signage is really terrible even for German speakers like us! You won't need to get your baggage there - but you do need to go through Immigration since you are entering Schengen at FRA. Then there will be no further passport control at your final destination - just Customs for the luggage... which is a "non-event" as a rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted November 12, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2019 For the TA Lisbon Miami Nov 23, we have choosen Swiss Air Montreal-Zurich-Lisbon, so I understand that we ned to go through Immigration in Zurich. Thank you Hambagahble for this information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted November 12, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Arriving in Zürich you will more than likely come into the E gates which are in the middle of the field. You have to go downstairs and get the shuttle train to the main terminal. It runs every 2mns and takes 2mns about and is FUNNY!! Enjoy it! Then follow signs for connecting flights and you will come to Immigration. This is where you enter Schengen. After passport scan you go to your gate for the Lisbon flight. Which is more than likely in the main terminal building. ZRH is one of the most efficient airports to arrive/depart at. And there are plenty of shops/restaurants etc in the transit area in the main terminal. (Fewer at the E gates...) . As with arriving in FRA you do not get your bags in ZRH - they will arrive in Lisbon with you. And no more Immigration after ZRH. Edited November 12, 2019 by Hambagahle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted November 12, 2019 #13 Share Posted November 12, 2019 50 minutes ago, Hambagahle said: It runs every 2mns and takes 2mns about and is FUNNY!! Enjoy it! Definitely. Listen for the cows and the yodelling and say hello to Heidi. We always enjoy watching it and it's a great welcome to Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted November 12, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 12, 2019 You just spoilt the surprise!! A shame... but you are right - it is a lovely welcome to Switzerland or in our case "welcome home" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna201213 Posted November 12, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thank you so much for your explanations Hambagahle. It will be easy for us. I keep the secret for funny thing, my husband won’t know before.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted November 12, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I didn't mean to spoil any secret - just get frustrated when it passes so many people by because they are standing talking or looking at their phones! If you don't know what the "surprise" is, it's easily missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted November 13, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Those are probably people who have heard it a million times before. But to me anyway it means welcome home... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted November 13, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Though it's doesn't mean "welcome home" to me, I still find it delightful and in spite of hearing it many, many times I always want to hear it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajltx Posted November 15, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks again everyone for your helpful comments. We are flying on Lufthansa and are lucky to be arriving and departing from the same terminal. Unfortunately, our flight was changed from a 3 hour layover to a 5 hour layover. It looks like we will need to find a club to get a nap in! Happy cruising! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted November 15, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 15, 2019 As jacked as the airport is in FRA, I wouldn’t really mind a layover there since I used to live in Frankfurt...I’m sure I could find a nice schnitzel and a beer or three. But 5 hours would probably be my limit. In the old days, five hours would have been worth hopping on the S15 to the Hauptbahnhof to take a little walkabout, but with the security these days it’s probably not worth the risk of leaving and coming back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted November 15, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, UUNetBill said: In the old days, five hours would have been worth hopping on the S15 to the Hauptbahnhof to take a little walkabout, but with the security these days it’s probably not worth the risk of leaving and coming back... Guess I’m showing my age...I just checked and it looks like the S15 was replaced by the S8/S9. Wonder when that happened? 🤪 Edit: Replaced in 1995. Man, it’s hell getting old! 🤪 Edited November 15, 2019 by UUNetBill Added data 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted November 15, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 15, 2019 You can check all local transport on www.bahn.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted November 16, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 16, 2019 18 hours ago, Hambagahle said: You can check all local transport on www.bahn.de Yep. And www.rmv.de for the local FfM rail lines, etc. I remember having to carry my pocket sized bahn schedule around with me all the time...how much easier is it having it all available on our phones now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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