Frankfurt Hahn Airport
IATA Code: HHN
ICAO Code: EDFH
Passengers: ~ 2.000.000
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is the second out of two airports serving Frankfurt in Germany. It is located in Hahn municipality, about 120 km from Frankfurt. Therefore, the airport is more suitable if travelling to cities such as Koblenz, Bad Kreuznach or Mainz. It is also popular when travelling to Luxembourg. The airport is mainly used for travelling with low-cost carriers, so it serves as a focus city for airlines such as Ryanair and Wizzair. HHN airport has two passenger terminals and usually handles around 2 million people, despite the significant decrease in the number of passengers in 2019. It serves flights to a good number of destinations in Europe.
If flying to Hahn Airport, the following guide will present you with all the necessary information o prepare for your travel.
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How to get to and from Frankfurt Hahn Airport
Due to its position, Frankfurt Hahn can be a choice if visiting cities such as Frankfurt, Koblenz, Mainz or Luxembourg. Find out all the ways of getting to and from the airport in the text below.
Bus
There are different bus companies providing transport from the airport to multiple destinations nearby, such as Frankfurt, Cologne and Luxembourg. You will find the most popular routes from the airport below, by clicking on the route you can find out more information regarding timetables and tickets.
Train
There is no train station at the airport but the closest train stations are in Traben-Trarbach, Bullay and Idar-Oberstein from where you can continue to other cities.
Taxi
If you prefer a more comfortable ride, consider taking a taxi. You will find a taxi rank in front of the terminal. They can take you to any nearby place but remember that the distance between the airport and Frankfurt is a bit long, so the taxi fares would cost you a lot.
Transfer
Another way to travel from Frankfurt Hahn Airport is with a private, door-to-door transfer directly to your accommodation in the city. You can pre-book a transfer for a hassle-free experience, a professional driver will wait for you at the airport and take you to your destination.
Car hire at Frankfurt Hahn Airport
For those who prefer to explore the area on their own, the best option would be a car hire directly at the airport. At HHN Airport, you will find most major rental agencies such as Avis, Hertz and Europcar. However, you can rent a car online and avoid the potentially long queues at the airport.
Rent a bus at Frankfurt Hahn Airport
Larger groups of passengers should consider renting a bus at the airport. However, it is recommended to book it online, so the bus rental companies have enough time to advise you on the meeting point and all other information.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport airlines
Only a few airlines are operating Hahn Airport but they provide a good number of destinations within Europe. HHN is a focus city for low-cost carriers, so Wizz Air and Ryan Air cover the majority of flight connections. However, certain changes might be possible due to the situation with COVID-19.
Some of the most popular flights provided by Ryanair are countries such as Ukraine (Boryspil Airport), Italy (Ciampino Airport) and Croatia (Zagreb Airport).
Wizz Air mostly connects the airport to Eastern Europe with the most popular being Tuzla Airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Besides these two airlines, there is also Air Serbia providing flights to Niš.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport facilities
The airport offers several amenities to the passengers who are on a layover or simply waiting for the flight. Here is the list of some of the services offered by HHN Airport:
- Duty-free shops
- Cafes and restaurants
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Luggage storage
- Parking lot
Accommodation
Frankfurt Hahn Airport FAQs
Depending on where you continue from the airport, there are buses operating throughout the day. However, in case you arrive in the evening hours, you can always consider a taxi or a private transfer.
Yes, you will find both ATMs and exchange offices at the airport, in the Departures level.
The airport offers free WiFi service for one hour.
Yes, there is usually a luggage storage service and lockers. The price ranges from 3 to 5 euros, depending on the size of the lockers. You will find them in the parking area, in front of the terminal.
Yes, there are multiple direct bus lines provided by different bus companies, you can check the most popular ones in the text above. You can also search for any desired route directly on GetByBus.
