# Lufthansa Discontinues Stuttgart-Frankfurt Domestic Flights, Switches to ICE Rail

_Jun 2 02:35_

Tags: Lufthansa, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, route network, airline, new route

Lufthansa operated its final flights between Stuttgart and Frankfurt on May 31, 2026, permanently discontinuing the route in favor of Deutsche Bahn ICE rail service

## Summary

Lufthansa has discontinued its long-standing domestic service between Stuttgart and Frankfurt, with the last flights operating on May 31, 2026. The airline is replacing the air connection with its "Express Rail" service, utilizing Deutsche Bahn's ICE trains for the journey to Frankfurt Airport. This move is part of a broader strategy of route cuts in the German domestic and regional market, affecting other cities like Paderborn and Bremen as well. Passengers with existing bookings were notified in advance. For those preferring to fly, Lufthansa still offers daily connections to Munich, Vienna, and Zurich from Stuttgart, or travelers can use other carriers via hubs like Amsterdam, Paris, or Istanbul

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/06/01/lufthansa-just-operated-its-last-domestic-flights-between-stuttgart-frankfurt?omhide=true) — Lufthansa Just Operated Its Last Domestic Flights Between Stuttgart & Frankfurt

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