Frankfurt Airport closes Terminal 2 for major €1.5 billion modernisation project

Frankfurt Airport has officially closed Terminal 2 to passenger traffic as of 9 June 2026, marking the start of a long-term refurbishment and modernisation programme valued at approximately €1.5 billion.

The closure follows the opening of the airport’s new Terminal 3, which has provided sufficient capacity to relocate all airlines previously operating from Terminal 2. These carriers have already moved to the new facility in a phased transition.

Airport operator Fraport plans a comprehensive overhaul of the terminal, which first opened in 1994 and has handled more than three decades of intensive use. The project will modernise critical infrastructure including fire protection systems, smoke extraction equipment, energy networks, heating and air-conditioning systems, building automation, elevators, escalators, offices, and passenger facilities.

Beyond technical upgrades, the renovation will redesign passenger processing and terminal operations. Planned improvements include centralised security screening, more efficient passenger flows, greater operational flexibility, and redesigned commercial areas to better accommodate future traffic patterns at Frankfurt’s hub.

Despite the terminal’s closure, several key facilities will remain operational, including aircraft parking stands, baggage systems, the underground parking garage, and the airport’s Sky Line automated people mover. Connections between terminals will continue to be maintained.

According to Pierre Dominique Prümm, the project is intended to improve efficiency, sustainability, flexibility, and passenger comfort while preparing Frankfurt Airport for future growth.

The redevelopment will proceed in phases. More than three years have been allocated to detailed planning and preparation work, with major construction expected to begin around 2030. Terminal 2 is scheduled to reopen in the mid-2030s and will be capable of handling more than 10 million passengers annually, serving as a key facility for airlines including members of the Star Alliance.