# Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Opens, Phased Airline Move Begins April 23

_Apr 22 13:32_

Tags: Air France, Air France-KLM, China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Saudia

Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 officially opened on April 22, 2026, with airlines transitioning from Terminal 2 in phases from April 23 through June 9, 2026. A new SkyTeam lounge is confirmed in the non-Schengen area

## Summary

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Terminal 3 has officially opened, marking a major infrastructure update for the hub. The new terminal, designed for 19 million annual passengers, will replace Terminal 2 (which handles most non-Star Alliance carriers) as airlines transition in four phases starting April 23, 2026, and concluding June 9, 2026. **Key Logistics:**
- **Location:** Terminal 3 is on the opposite side of the airfield from Terminals 1 and 2, connected by the SkyLine (every 2 mins, up to 10 min journey).
- **Lounge Updates:** The only confirmed lounge announcement is a ~550 sqm SkyTeam Lounge in the non-Schengen area, serving Delta, Korean Air, China Airlines, China Eastern, MEA, Saudia, and Vietnam Airlines. Air France is expected to open a lounge as it moves in later. Rumors suggest potential oneworld or Qatar Airways lounges, but nothing is formalized.
- **Future Plans:** Terminal 2 will undergo redevelopment after the move, with Lufthansa potentially expanding into it long-term. This is a significant operational change for frequent fliers using FRA, particularly those relying on Terminal 2 or specific alliance lounges

## Why it matters

Affects 15 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, China Airlines...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/frankfurt-airport-terminal-3) — Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Starts Phased Opening, And That’s Exciting!

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